Article: Data protection Article Body Rights of individuals to access their personal information In order to provide services to people in accordance with legislation, or to carry out government policy, the council sometimes needs to gather and process information about individuals. Only information necessary to provide the service, obey the law, or to carry out policy is collected. This information is processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. We aim to operate to the highest standards of legality, fairness and security in processing an individuals information. Your attention is also drawn to the Privacy statements link. As an individual you have a right to know what information we hold about you. Whilst an applicant's own written request is acceptable (email included) the council's application form provides guidance on what detail the council will require to successfully process an information request. Please download, complete and return the council's Application for Information form. This form covers information requested under Freedom of Information, Data Protection and Environmental Regulations. Following information on this web page relates only to a Data Protection information request. For guidance on a Freedom of Information request please see the Freedom of Information web page. The form is in .pdf format so will require printing, completing by hand and then submitting by email, fax, post or hand delivery. The completed forms should be returned to the address quoted on the application form or handed in at any of our Barnsley Connects offices Where an applicant is acting on behalf of another individual, the applicant must usually show that they have the authority to do so, for example, by enclosing a letter of authority from the individual whose details are being requested. Barnsley Council reserves the right to charge the maximum standard fee of £10 for the application, although we try to avoid doing so. If a fee is charged it must be paid before any information is searched for. Please note that the fee is for the search operation, not for the production of information, as it may be that we do not hold the information requested. Payment can be made by cash or cheque (made payable to 'Barnsley MBC'). You will be advised if any payment is required before your request is progressed. We will acknowledge receipt of your request for information within five days of us receiving it. We will either confirm it as a valid request or ask you for further information. We will provide you with details of the searches we have made within 40 days of us receiving the valid request. The Application for Information form covers information requested under Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Environmental Regulations. For a request relating solely to CCTV images please use the Application for Information (CCTV Images) form. If you need any advice or assistance please contact the Information Governance Team on 01226 787741 or email your request to online@barnsley.gov.uk Further Information You may find some more useful information here .... Information Commissioner's Office The councils Data Protections registrations. Once on the search page enter Z5121328 (for the council) Z5308393 (for Electoral Registration) Z859619X (for the Youth Offending Team) Privacy statements - Barnsley Council and specific services