Information and Information Governance

Forward by the Management Team

Information is the life blood of West Lindsey District Council. Without it, our jobs would be impossible to do.

To operate efficiently, we must collect and use information about people with whom we work. This may include members of the public, current, past and prospective employees, clients and customers, and suppliers. In addition we may be required by law to collect and use information in order to comply with the requirements of central government.

All personal information must be handled and dealt with properly, no matter how it is collected, recorded and used, and whether it is on paper, in computer records or recorded by any other means. We all have a responsibility for its safe handling.

The Information Management and Protection Policy sets out the principles of information management and data protection, our responsibilities, the access rights of individuals, information sharing and complaints. I endorse it wholeheartedly.

Ian Knowles
Executive Director of Resources
West Lindsey District Council

 

Data protection

Data Protection applies to any organisation which holds and processes personal information.

Your Privacy

West Lindsey District Council is committed to protecting your privacy when you use our services.

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information act requires all public authorities, including councils, to be open with information.