3. Where we get your data from and who we share it with

The personal information we collect, use and share comes from a variety of sources. We also sometimes need to share your personal information with other people and organisations, for example to provide you with a service to meet your needs. Our sources and recipients of personal data are:

Sources:

• Directly from the data subject
• Care providers
• Other professionals working with the data subject

Recipients:

• Gloucestershire County Council
• Your information may be shared with partners to provide services to you

Your personal data may also be used by the council or shared with regulatory and statutory bodies, to assess council performance and financial spend, as well as where required by law, such as to prevent and detect crime or fraudulent activity.

We also use your personal information to assess whether our services are making a difference, to develop and improve services, measure how well the council as a whole is doing and administer and protect public funds

Gloucestershire County Council uses third party suppliers to provide Information Technology and Communications solutions, support and hosting services.  These organisations may process your personal data only where it is necessary as part of the service they provide.  These organisations are contractually obliged to handle and protect your data in line with data protection legislation and council policies.