Privacy and Data Protection

We, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration number Z7313689).

We collect and use personal data relating to individuals for a variety of purposes.  That personal data may be held on paper or electronically, and may be in written form or in the form of images, video or audio recordings.  As the controller of that personal data, we are committed to:

• being transparent about how we handle personal data
• protecting the privacy and security of personal data
• meeting our obligations under data protection law

The law requires that any personal data which we hold must be:

• processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner
• collected only for legitimate purposes that have been clearly explained to you and not further processed in a way that is incompatible with those purposes
  adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to those purposes
• accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date
• kept in a form which permits your identification for no longer than is necessary for those purposes
• processed in a way that ensures appropriate security of the data

We are responsible for, and must be able to demonstrate compliance with, these principles.  This notice informs you of how and why we use your personal data, and what your rights are.