Agenda item

The Data Protection Officer will submit a report providing an update regarding the discharging of his role and the general approach to testing compliance with the requirements of the General Data protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018.

The Data Protection Officer submitted a report providing an update regarding the discharging of his role and the general approach to testing compliance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018.

The Executive Director Core Services reported that there was a clear strategy in place to ensure compliance with all the regulations.  Evidence around compliance would now be obtained and this would enable the identification of specific priority areas.  The Authority’s procedures and processes were well advanced compared to many other areas within the sector.

Particular thanks were expressed to the Head of ICT (Service Management) and her team for all their hard work both in respect of the Information Commissioner’s Audit but also for ensuring that the appropriate and necessary IT processes were in place in preparation for the introduction of this new legislation.

RESOLVED:

(i)            That the report be received and that the Committee notes that the Data Protection Officer role is being effectively planned and discharged and provides the Council with appropriate information and assurances with regard to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations;

(ii)          That DPA information and assurance reports be submitted to Committee on a six monthly basis; and

(iii)         That a further information/awareness session be held on the General Data Protection Regulations and the role/work of the Data Protection Officer.