The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) gives you the right to request access to the information we hold about you and the services you receive from us. This is known as making a Subject Access Request (SAR).
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Requesting information
In this section:
How to make a Subject Access Request (SAR)
You can make a SAR request either verbally or in writing. There is no charge to make a request and generally no charge to provide you with information. We would prefer you to make your request in writing so that we are clear about the information you would like to access.
We have created a Subject Access Request Form [Doc, 59Kb] or Subject Access Request Form pdf [PDF, 120Kb] that can be printed to help with your request. This form also explains about identification (ID) that we will need to see before we release any information to you.
Please address your form to the Information Governance Team and email to informationgovernanceteam@northlincs.gov.uk or send it by post to North Lincolnshire Council, Information Governance Team, Church Square House, 30-40 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NL.
Asking someone else to make a Subject Access Request
Generally, other people cannot access your personal information. But in certain circumstances this may be permitted. Such as where you have given written permission for someone else to make a request on your behalf, or where you have parental responsibility.
Subject Access Request responses
When we respond, some information might be withheld or redacted. Such as where another person is referred to, or where releasing the information is likely to compromise the prevention and detection of a crime.
Generally, we will not charge to provide you with information. Where we are considering a charge, this will be as permitted by the General Data Protection Regulation and we will discuss this with you. An example is where you would like a second paper copy of information we have already provided. Please see our Information Charging Policy [PDF, 185Kb] for further information.
Before making your SAR request please read our Access to Information Policy [PDF, 263Kb] and PR03 SAR Guidance NLC Notes [Doc, 354Kb] that provide further detail.
Access to adoption records
Adults who have been adopted can request access to their original adoption files. Please see our Adoption File Access page for more information and to access the Adoption File Request Form.
For further details please contact us.