Environmental protection privacy notice - Privacy notices

Why we collect information about you
  • to provide services related to environmental protection
  • to administer permits and licences related to coastal protection
  • to support conservation and heritage
  • to improve infrastructure and natural maintenance
  • to support partnership working in areas of outstanding natural beauty
  • to provide publications and guidance
What type of information we may collect
  • name, date of birth, address and contact information
  • vehicle information
  • property and land ownership
  • financial information
  • next of kin and emergency contact information for volunteers
Lawful bases for processing information about you
  • necessary to perform a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority
How we may collect your information
  • provided directly by you
  • provided by another organisation involved in the provision of environmental protection services
Who we may share your information with
  • other local authorities and district councils
  • providers of environmental protection services on behalf of the council
  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
  • Environment Agency
  • voluntary and charitable organisations
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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