- Why we collect information about you
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- to support you in your role as an elected member
- for maintaining and publishing up to date contact information
- to administer allowances and expenses
- to record committee membership
- to consider complaints, feedback and compliments
- What type of information we may collect
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- name, date of birth, address and contact information
- next of kin and emergency contact information
- vehicle details
- financial information such as bank account details, allowances and expenses
- participation in meetings and decisions
- details of registered or declared interests
- training records
- images
We may also process some special category (sensitive) data such as:
- political views and affiliations
- race or ethnic origin
- religious or philosophical beliefs
- physical or mental health details
- Lawful bases for processing information about you
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- necessary to comply with a legal obligation
- necessary to the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority
- necessary for reasons of substantial public interest
- How we may collect your information
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- provided directly by you
- provided by members of the public
- provided by other local authorities such a district, town and parish councils
- Who we may share your information with
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- general public
- local and central government
- providers of goods and services
- Local Government Association
- ombudsman and other regulatory authorities
- How long we hold your information for
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We are required to retain your information for as long as is necessary, after which it will be securely destroyed.
Further information on retention periods is available through our customer privacy notice.
- Your information rights
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You have several rights in relation to the information that the council holds about you. For information about your rights, when they might apply and how to make a request to exercise them, please see our customer privacy notice.
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