What is the GDPR why do you need to know about it?

What is personal data? relationship between DP and confidentiality

GDPR main features

• Telling people how their data is used

• Justifying your use of data – do you always need consent?

• Ensuring data is fit for purpose (i.e. having enough data and ensuring it is accurate)

• Data sharing between councillors, the council and others

• People’s right to access, correct and erase their personal data

Security of data

• Using mobile devices like laptops and memory sticks

• Working from home

• Sharing data by email, post and other methods

Why do people get fined under the GDPR?

Websites, social media, blogging and other issues

Interface between Data Protection and FOI