Privacy Policy
www.adoptioninsomerset.org.uk is provided by Somerset County Council, as such it is governed by the privacy policy as stated at www.somerset.gov.uk/irj/public/privacy. A copy of this policy is shown below but all links return to the main Somerset County Council website.
Fair Processing Notice
The purpose of Fair Processing Notices (FPN) is to explain how the Council uses your personal information. You can access a high level notice as well as that concerning the use of the joint customer contact database used by Somerset County Council and Taunton Deane Borough Council.
Fair Processing Notice: How Somerset County Council and Taunton Deane Borough Council use your information
The Joint Customer Contact Database - Your right to know
Publication Scheme
Freedom of Information Act 2000 all public authorities must publish a 'Publication Scheme'. This is a guide to the specific information held by the authority. The model used by Somerset County Council is that for 'principal local authorities' as defined by the Information Commissioner's Office.
View Somerset County Council's Publication Scheme
Requesting Information held by the Council
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives you the right to request information from any public authority. It promotes openness and accountability among public sector organisations, so that everyone can understand how authorities make decisions, carry out their duties and spend public money.
View further information about the Freedom of Information Act
Request information under the Freedom of Information Act
The Data Protection Act 1998 gives you the right to access personal information that the Council holds about you.
View further information about the Data Protection Act
Request personal information under the Data Protection Act
For more information about information held by the Council or the way in which the Council uses your personal information please contact:
The Data Protection Officer,
Somerset County Council,
County Hall,
Taunton,
TA1 4DY
Email: Informationgovernance@somerset.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 3459166