Data Protection & IT Policies
These policies set out how the Parish Council manages, protects, retains and makes information available to the public, ensuring transparency, accountability and compliance with relevant legislation.
Data Protection Policy: Explains how the Parish Council collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal information in accordance with data protection legislation.
Document Retention Policy: Sets out how long different types of Parish Council records must be kept, when they should be reviewed and when they should be securely destroyed.
ICO Model Publication Scheme & WotG PC Information Available: Sets out the information the Parish Council makes routinely available to the public, how that information can be accessed, and any charges that may apply. The scheme promotes transparency and accountability in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Privacy Policy: Explains how the Parish Council collects, uses, stores and protects personal information, including how it is shared and how individuals can exercise their data protection rights, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
IT Policy: Sets out the Parish Council’s arrangements for the safe, secure and appropriate use of IT systems, devices, email and digital information, including access controls, data security, acceptable use and responsibilities for protecting Council information.