Property privacy notice - Privacy notices

Why we collect information about you
  • for the management and maintenance of property and land owned by the council, including leases and tenancies
  • to monitor property use and development
  • to ensure the safety of individuals when on council property
  • when ensuring the security of council property
What type of information we may collect
  • name, date of birth, address and contact information
  • information about building/land ownership or lease
  • financial information such as bank account details
  • images
  • details of alleged and convicted criminal offences

We may also process some special category (sensitive) data such as:

  • physical or mental health details (in relation to accessibility requirements)
Lawful bases for processing information about you
  • necessary to comply with a legal obligation
  • necessary to perform 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
  • provided to us directly by you
  • provided by another organisation involved in the provision of services such as contractors, surveyors or Land Registry
Who we may share your information with
  • professional advisors, consultants and contractors involved in the delivery of property services
  • owners and land property that is occupied by the council
  • other local authorities
  • police forces and other law enforcement and prosecution authorities
How long we hold your information for

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

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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