Agenda item

4.1

The Executive Director, Resources, submitted a report providing an update on work undertaken and future work planned to address the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.

4.2

John Curtis, Head of Information Management, introduced the report and commented that, although legislation in relation to this had not yet been passed, it was expected that this would soon take place and a great deal of work had been undertaken, and was still ongoing, to ensure compliance.

4.3

Mr Curtis responded to questions from Members of the Committee as follows:-

·         The Council was constantly reviewing whether it had sufficient resources to implement the changes and any further changes which may be required once the legislation was passed. It was important to maintain an evidence base and further work needed to be documented.

·         The Council had written to all contractors that it was aware of to make them aware of changes to the legislation and the requirement to comply. The Council was the Data Controller with responsibility for oversight for all contractors and, if the main processor commissioned another body, the Council would expect to be informed about that.

·         Work was ongoing with staff and managers to ensure that they were confident in what they needed to do to ensure compliance with the new legislation.

4.4

RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the report, now submitted, and supports the ongoing work to ensure compliance with the new legislation.