Environmental Protection Privacy Notice 20 May 2022 to 11 November 2022

This privacy notice was superseded on 11 November 2022
This version was valid from 20 May 2022 to 11 November 2022.


Please see our full Privacy Notice

The reasons we use your data

To investigate reports of Nuisance (noise, bonfire smoke etc), Drainage/Flooding, Environmental Permitting, Private Water Supplies, Contaminated Land, Air Quality and Public Health complaints.

Why we are allowed to use your data

Legal obligations or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to:

  • Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
  • Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • Housing Act 1996
  • The Private Water Supplies (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
  • The Water Industry Act 1991
  • Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
  • The Public Health Act 1936, Section 83 (as amended by section 35 of the Public Health Act 1961)
  • The Prevention of Damaged by Pests Act 1949, Part 1, Section 4
  • The Building Act 1984 Part 3 Section 59
  • The Environment Act 2021
  • The Clean Air Act 1993
  • The Environment Act 1995
  • The Town and Country Planning Act 1990
  • The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
  • The Noise Act 1996
  • The Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993
  • The Housing Act 2004

Who we can share your data with

  • Internal Departments
  • Police
  • Northumbrian Water Scientific Services
  • Environment Agency
  • Contractors/Consultants
  • Other Local Authorities
  • Government Departments
  • Landlords/Social Landlords

Retaining your data

We will only retain information for as long as necessary. Records are maintained in line with West Lindsey District Council’s written Retention Schedule, which determines the length of time records should be kept.

When computers make any decisions about you

Not applicable

When your data gets sent to other countries

Not applicable


Please see our full Privacy Notice

This privacy notice was superseded on 11 November 2022
This version was valid from 20 May 2022 to 11 November 2022.