Subject Access Request

How do I make a request?

You can request copies of the information we hold about you (called a Subject Access Request) by completing the online form below.

Make a Subject Access Request now

Enquiries regarding accessing adoption files

Please get in touch with Adoption Counts to access records regarding adoption on 0161 234 5268. For further information you can go to the Adoption Counts website.

To ask us anything else about your Data Protection rights, you can email the Information Governance team or write to us at:

Information Governance Team
Salford City Council
Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5DA

Freedom of information requests

If you require information about the council in general this is known as a Freedom of Information request (FOI). See our Freedom of Information page for more information.

Complaints procedure for Subject Access Requests (SAR)

This will include timeliness, application of exemptions, and content of disclosure.

How to complain

Email Information Governance or send a letter to:

Information Governance team
Salford City Council
Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5DA 

Your complaint will be dealt with as soon as possible. If, as part of your complaint you request further information, this will be dealt with as a new subject access request.

Applicants who are not happy with the outcome of the complaint may ask the Information Commissioner to review the request and the way the council has dealt with it. The council will provide assistance and information to the Information Commissioner.

Further advice and information is available on the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website.

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