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Data Protection
Summary of Service
The Data Protection Act (DPA) was put in place to help protect people's personal data. It aims to ensure that people know where their data is held, what it is used for and who it is shared with. It also makes sure that an organisation treats people's data correctly and has systems in place for managing the information.
Details of Service
The Data Protection Act is a law that was introduced in order to comply with the European Directive 1995 and replaces the Data Protection Act 1984. It also amends or partially repeals other statutes.
The new Act is the legal framework within which all organisations who are controllers of personal data must operate. It covers all data held about an individual (data subject) in both manual and computerised files.
Personal data is any information about an individual from which the individual can be identified, i.e. name, address, date of birth, photograph, video image, Payroll Number, etc, Personal information also includes any written opinions about the individual.
Needs
How to make a request for personal information
If you wish to make a request for personal information, you will need to do so in writing, by post, to the Corporate Standards Team, see contact details below. Please provide a clear description of the information you require and proof of identity (photocopies of driving license, birth certificate or passport).
If you are requesting information on behalf of someone else, please provide written authorisation from them allowing you to do this.
If you need advice or assistance in making a request, please contact the Corporate Standards Team using the contact details below.
Payment
No ChargeEligibility
EveryoneContact Details
By Post
Corporate Standards Team
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
By Email
dataprotection@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713643
By Fax
01225 713145
| A to Z Names | Data Protection, Data Protection |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Access to files; Subject access request; Personal information |
| PID No. | 826 |
| IPSV Category | Privacy and data protection |
| Level 1 Name | Data Protection |
| IPSV ID | 901 |
