There are 8 principles which help ensure your information is handled properly. Personal data should only be processed in accordance with these principles. The principles state information must be:
- Fairly and lawfully processed
- Processed for specified purposes
- Adequate, relevant and not excessive
- Accurate and where necessary, kept up to date
- Not kept for longer than is necessary
- Processed in accordance with individuals rights
- Kept secure and protected from loss, damage, or unauthorised access
- Not transferred overseas without adequate protection
For more information on the Principles, see the Information Commissioner's website.
Related Websites
- Information Commissioner's Office
- Local Government Ombudsman
- Ministry of Justice
- Office of Surveillance Commissioners
Contact Information Governance
- Tel: 01803 207412
- Email: dp@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: N/A
