Data Protection Act 1998

The Data Protection Act 1998 is designed to ensure that personal data held by the council is looked after properly. We will collect, use, and store personal data about you according to the principles set down in the Data Protection Act.

The rules which govern the council's use of personal data are the Data Protection Principles which state that data must be:

Fairly and lawfully processed
Processed for limited purposes
Adequate, relevant and not excessive
Accurate
Not kept for longer than is necessary
Processed in line with your rights
Secure
Not transferred to countries without adequate protection

For more information please contact:

Teresa Webb
Corporate Information Officer
Salford City Council
Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
Salford
M27 5DA

Telephone: 0161 793 2407

Email: teresa.webb@salford.gov.uk