The Data Protection Act 1998 imposes controls on people and
organisations - including Scottish Borders Council - who hold personal
data about individuals.
The Data Protection Act also gives individuals the right to see personal data held about them on computer and paper records.
Data Protection Policies
To ensure that Scottish Borders Council complies with the Data Protection Act we have:
· A Code of Practice
· Procedures for handling requests
Both documents can be found online within the Scottish Borders Council Website. Follow the links below for more information:
Code of Practice
· www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/681/code_of_practice_on_the_data_protection_act
Procedures for handling requests
· www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/682/data_protection_staff_procedures
If you wish to see a copy of the personal information we hold about you then you can make a Subject Access Request for this information. To do this you should contact the Council’s ‘Contact Information Team’. A fee may be charged for this service.
For pupils under the age of 12 a parent or guardian may make a request on their behalf.
In addition to the rights provided by the Data Protection Act 1998, parents also have the right to examine their child’s Education Record. These records are available to inspect, free of charge, at the school. If you wish to view these records you should contact the school to arrange an appointment. The records must be made available to you within 15 school days. A copy of the records can also be provided for a fee.
The Data Protection Act also gives individuals the right to see personal data held about them on computer and paper records.
Data Protection Policies
To ensure that Scottish Borders Council complies with the Data Protection Act we have:
· A Code of Practice
· Procedures for handling requests
Both documents can be found online within the Scottish Borders Council Website. Follow the links below for more information:
Code of Practice
· www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/681/code_of_practice_on_the_data_protection_act
Procedures for handling requests
· www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/682/data_protection_staff_procedures
If you wish to see a copy of the personal information we hold about you then you can make a Subject Access Request for this information. To do this you should contact the Council’s ‘Contact Information Team’. A fee may be charged for this service.
For pupils under the age of 12 a parent or guardian may make a request on their behalf.
In addition to the rights provided by the Data Protection Act 1998, parents also have the right to examine their child’s Education Record. These records are available to inspect, free of charge, at the school. If you wish to view these records you should contact the school to arrange an appointment. The records must be made available to you within 15 school days. A copy of the records can also be provided for a fee.