Data Protection and Privacy Notice

When will you receive a response from us?

We must comply with your request within one month of us receiving this. This period can be extended by us in certain circumstances up to a further two months (three months in total). This extension is only allowed if your request is complex or lengthy. The number of requests can be considered in relation to complexity.

We would need to inform you of any extension to the time limit to respond within one month of receiving your request.  We would also need to explain to you why we consider the extension is necessary.

Data Protection Policy

The Council is a data controller and must comply with its legal obligations under the Data Protection Legislation at all times, when handling Personal data.

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Special category, criminal offence and law enforcement processing policy

This is the council's appropriate policy document explaining the legal reasons for use of sensitive personal data such as special category data, for example health data, personal data about criminal offences and law enforcement.

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Privacy Notices for Services

Read our privacy notices for City of Lincoln Council services

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Data Subject Access Request Form

Make a request to access your personal data held by the City of Lincoln Council

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