Data Protection Policy

Awareness

2.1    In order for the Council to ensure employees and Councillors (see appendix C) are aware of their data protection responsibilities, it will:
•    approve and maintain a Data Protection Policy (this document), and make this readily available to any person including employees and Councillors;
•    ensure that all staff who can access, or are responsible for processing personal data, are fully trained and aware of their responsibilities under data protection legislation and other relevant policies;
•    ensure regular review and update of the data protection e-learning module for employees;
•    ensure training is made available to Councillors;
•    produce and maintain guidance notes and procedures, ensuring these are readily available to staff and Councillors.