FAQ's: Data Protection

How can I see what personal data of mine that the council holds? The Data Protection Legislation (the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018)  gives you a general right of access to personal data that relates to you.  …

How much will it cost me to obtain a copy of my personal data from the council? In terms of the Act, there is no charge to obtain the personal data that we hold on you.

What do you mean by 'personal data'? Personal data is any information which, on their own or referenced against other data held by the organisation, can be used to identify a living individual. This includes all the obvious detai…

What is the Data Protection Act 2018 about? The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) provides you with a right of access to information held about you. It does not just apply to public authorities. The Act regulates how a body like Inver…