Data Protection and requesting access to your personal information

Protecting personal data and allowing for the proper sharing of such data.

What is the Data Protection Act 1998?
The Data Protection Act 1998 [Opens in New Window] is designed to help protect personal data. It sets out rules and conditions which all users of personal data, such as Gloucestershire County Council, must follow when collecting and using this data. It aims to ensure that people know where their data is held, what it is used for and who it is shared with.

Who is the Information Commissioner?
The Information Commissioner enforces and oversees the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The Commissioner is a UK independent supervisory authority, which reports directly to the UK Parliament and has both an international and national role. For more information on the Commissioner and the Act visit the The Information Commissioner’s Office [Opens in New Window]

	Data Protection - how to make a request The Data Protection Act allows you to access your personal information held by an organisation. (You may not be able to access all the information as some may be withheld by law).		Data Protection - the eight principles There are eight principles around the use of personal data. The key to complying with the Data Protection Act is to follow these principles.
	Data Protection and Gloucestershire County Council Gloucestershire County Council is committed to compliance with all requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.		Data Protection - Notification Notification is the process where organisations register what personal data they use and how they use it.
	Data Protection - Privacy notices The privacy notice provides you with details of the information that the Council collects and uses about you. These used to be called fair processing notices.		Data Protection - Glossary There are many words that are used when talking about data protection. This section is designed to help you understand what they mean.