DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT

A new data protection law was introduced on 25th May 2018. As a result, we've updated our Privacy Notice to make it easier for you to find out how we use, process and protect your information.

 


Your Personal Data

Argyll and Bute Council will act as the ‘Data Controller’ in regard to the personal data you provide to us. The Council’s headquarters is at Kilmory, Lochgilphead PA31 8RT. 

The information you provide cannot be accessed during the voting period due to encryption.

No 3rd parties will access to your personal data unless there is a legal obligation for us to do so. 

Your data will be stored on servers located within the United Kingdom.

We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is kept securely and more information on how we do this is provided on the Council website (www.argyll-bute.gov.uk ) or can be provided in paper format on request to communitydevelopment@argyll-bute.gov.uk or by telephoning 01369 708669

Your name and date of birth will be deleted when the results are confirmed and announced. 

Postcodes will be retained for a period of six months for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the voting system. 

Email addresses will be retained for a period of 3 years for the purpose of notifying you of future Participatory Budgeting opportunities. 

 

All data will be destroyed under secure arrangements if it is no longer required for the lawful purpose for which it was obtained.  More information on our retention schedule is provided on the Council website (www.argyll-bute.gov.uk ) or can be provided in paper format on request to communitydevelopment@argyll-bute.gov.uk tel: 01369 708669. 

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