Why we use personal information about you

  • service delivery
  • service improvement and planning
  • financial transactions
  • energy and environmental management
  • research inc. consultations
  • equality monitoring
  • prevention and detection of crime.

Why we are allowed to use your personal information

Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to: •

  • Equality Act 2010
  • Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Contracts - tenants, room hire consent - consultations.

What sort of information we may hold about you

The Data that we hold includes information such as;

  • name
  • address
  • telephone/fax numbers
  • email address
  • public liability insurance details.

How long we may keep your personal information

Your information will be held electronically or on paper and retained for a period of 6 years. Your information will be held securely and treated confidentially.

Who we share your personal data with

Contractors/partners providing services on our behalf

  • other local authorities
  • police
  • fire and rescue services
  • elected members
  • Uuilities companies
  • we may share your information with other council services to ensure our records are accurate and up to date
  • we may share your data with Chorley Council as part of the shared services arrangements.

When computers make any decisions about you

Not Applicable. 

When your data gets sent to other countries

Not Applicable.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • request a copy of your information ( known as a subject access request)
  • request rectification or erasure of your information
  • request a restriction on the processing of your information, and, object to processing of your information
  • complain to the information Commissioners office about the way the council processes your information If you require further information about the use of your data or would like to exercise any of the above rights please contact: the Data protection officer at South Ribble Borough council.