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Data protection
Find out how we use information about you, how we protect your privacy, and what your rights are.
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Data Protection Officer
The law requires us to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). This is Doreen Forrester-Brown.
It is the responsibility of the DPO to:
- ensure that the council is compliant with data protection legislation
- investigate and report any breaches to the Information Commissioner’s Office in a timely manner
- ensure that data subjects’ rights are upheld
- provide advice and guidance on data protection matters
- review and scrutinise data sharing across the council and its partners
- review and implement data protection impact assessments
- provide data protection training to all members of staff
If you're concerned about how the council is using your personal information, contact our Data Protection Officer by:
- emailing dpo@southwark.gov.uk
- writing to Data Protection Officer, 2nd floor Hub 1, Southwark Council PO Box 64529, London, SE1P 5LX
- calling 0207 525 5000