West Kent is defined as a data controller under data protection legislation. We need to collect, manage, and use personal data about our present, former, and potential residents and stakeholders in order to meet our legal and regulatory obligations to sector bodies and government.
This policy sets out how we will manage personal data, and our responsibilities in ensuring we comply with the provisions of the UK general data protection regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018.
Here's what you need to know
Our commitment
We protect your personal data and handle it lawfully and securely.
What we do
- Collect only the information we need to provide services.
- Store your data securely and prevent unauthorised access.
- Use your data fairly and transparently.
Your rights
- Access your personal data on request.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of data where legally possible.
- Object to certain uses of your data.
How long we deep data
- We retain information only as long as necessary for legal, regulatory or operational reasons.
- After this, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
How we share data
- Only with trusted partners and agencies where required by law or to deliver services.
- Never sold to third parties.
If you have concerns
- Contact us for advice or to exercise your data rights.
- You can also raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).