Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act 1998 came into force on 1st March 2000 to protect personal data about individuals. Armagh City & District Council is a registered data controller and takes appropriate steps to protect your privacy and information. ‘Data’ includes information held in manual files or on computer.
How is my personal data protected by the Act?
The personal information you choose to provide, such as your name, address and other contact details, will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act. It will only be used to communicate with you about a service or information you have requested.
Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other individual or organisation without your consent, except where it is necessary for the Council to comply with the law.
How do I request data about me which is held by the Council?
You have the right to ask the Council what information it holds about you, what the information is being used for and who the information is being given to. You have the right to be given a copy of the information the Council holds about you and have corrected any information that may be wrong.
If you wish to make a request for personal information, you will need to do so in writing to the Data Protection Officer, see contact details below.
If you need advice or assistance in making a request, please contact us.
Data Protection Officer
Armagh City & District Council
Council Offices,
The Palace Demesne
Armagh
BT60 4EL
Tel: 028 3752 9600
Fax: 028 3752 9601
Email: dataprotection@armagh.gov.uk
Online: Citizen’s Say
