Data protection principles
When collecting information from someone online, you must:
- tell people why the information is being collected
- ensure the information collected is limited to the minimum needed to offer the requested service
- tell people how their information will be used and stored
- tell people who will have access to their information and who it may be shared with
Read the full set of principles in our policy statement.
For more details contact the Data Protection Officer:
Telephone: 0345 743 0430 (ask to speak to Information Governance team)
Email: DPO@essex.gov.uk