Appropriate Policy Document – processing special category and criminal conviction data

Relevant Schedule 1 conditions and data processing

We process personal data, for which an APD is required, under the following Relevant Schedule 1 conditions:

  • Part 1, Paragraph 1(1) – employment, social security and social protection. For example:
    • to fulfil our legal obligations as an employer
    • managing staff sickness absence
    • conducting pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks
    • recording declarations of political affiliations
    • recording trade union membership
  •  Part 2, Paragraph 6(1) and (2)(a) – statutory and government purposes.  For example:
    • fulfilling our many obligations under UK law for the provision of public services to the residents of Lincolnshire
    • assisting other public bodies to fulfil their obligations through sharing information, such as:
      •  central government
      • health organisations
      • law enforcement agencies
  • Part 2, Paragraph 8(1) – equal opportunity or treatment.  For example:

    • ensuring our compliance with our obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
    • to provide equal access to our services.
  • Part 2; Paragraph 18(1) – safeguarding of children and individuals at risk. For example:
    • protecting children and young people from neglect, physical, mental or emotional harm.
    • participating in multi-agency arrangements to support vulnerable adults such as victims of domestic abuse.
  • Part 2, Paragraph 24(1) – disclosure to elected representatives.  For example:

    • assisting elected representatives such as local government Councillors and Members of Parliament with requests for assistance on behalf of their constituents.