Who we share data with

Where there is a lawful reason to do so the council may share personal, special category personal or criminal/law enforcement data with: 

  • business associates and other professional advisers
  • courts, prisons and tribunals
  • credit reference agencies
  • current, past and prospective employers
  • customers
  • customs and excise
  • data processors
  • debt collection and tracing agencies
  • educators and examining bodies
  • employees and agents of the data controller
  • family, associates or representatives of the person whose personal data we are processing, e.g., next of kin, Power of Attorney, Guardians
  • financial organisations
  • fire authorities
  • healthcare, social and welfare organisations and professionals
  • housing associations and landlords
  • international law enforcement agencies and bodies
  • law enforcement and prosecuting authorities
  • legal representatives
  • licensing authorities
  • local and central government departments, specifically Department of Work and Pensions
  • Local Government Ombudsman/Information Commissioner
  • partner agencies, approved organisations and individuals working with the police
  • persons making an enquiry or complaint
  • police complaints authority
  • police forces
  • political organisations
  • press and the media
  • private investigators
  • professional advisers and consultants
  • professional bodies
  • providers of goods and services
  • regulatory bodies
  • religious organisations
  • security companies
  • service providers
  • students and pupils including their relatives, guardians, carers or representatives
  • survey and research organisations
  • the disclosure and barring service
  • trade unions
  • voluntary and charitable organisations
  • other departments within the council to allow us to provide efficient and effective services

We will also comply with requests for specific personal, special category personal or criminal/law enforcement data from other Local Authorities or regulatory and law enforcement bodies where this is necessary and proportionate.  Before sharing we will always ensure that our partners have sufficient measures in place to protect your information in the same way we do.

We will never share your personal, special category personal or criminal/law enforcement data for marketing purposes, without your express consent.