General Data Protection Regulations
Appleby-in-Westmorland Town Council is committed to full compliance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations.
The Council will therefore follow procedures which aim to ensure that all employees, Councillors, contractors, consultants, partners or other agents of the Council (collectively known as data users) who have access to any personal data held by or on behalf of the Council are fully aware of and abide by their duties under the General Data Protection Regulations.
Any personal information provided to the Council (such as name, address, email address, phone number) will be processed and stored securely so that it is possible to contact you and respond to your correspondence, advise, provide information, send invoices and receipts relating to Council service provision.
Your personal information will not be shared with any third party and we do not keep information for longer than is necessary.
Policies
A description of what personal data the Council processes and for what purposes is set out in the Privacy Policy.
The purpose of the Data Protection Policy is to ensure the confidentiality and lawful and correct treatment of personal data.
The Document Retention Policy outlines our systems for the timely and secure disposal of documents and records that are no longer required for business purposes.
Information Commissioner’s Office
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as a data controller, Registration Reference: ZA095858. To view our Registration Certificate, click on the link below:
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides a right to access to all information which is held by the Council. The Council is committed to conducting its affairs in a transparent manner and enabling public access to its information whenever this is appropriate. The access to information can only and will only be denied if there is an absolute exemption upon its disclosure or the public interest dictates that the information should not be disclosed. To view the Council’s Freedom of Information Policy click on the link below:
Freedom of Information Policy 2025
If you wish to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 please use the form below:
Model Publication Scheme
The Council makes available much of the information it holds under the Model Publication Scheme. To see what information is available and how it can be accessed please click on the link below: