Decision details

Review of Data Protection Policies

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Cabinet will be asked to review the following policies:
- Breach reporting form
- Data protection policy
- Information governance guidance
- Procedure for reporting breaches
- Procedure for undertaking a DPIA
- Protocol for protection personal data

Decision:

Decision:

 

Cabinet approves the proposed updates and amendments to the existing Data Protection policies.

 

Considerations/reasons for decision:

 

·       The existing SKDC Data Protection policies had not been reviewed since 2018.

·       The policies and procedures have been updated to align with ICO reporting requirements and current legislation.

 

Options considered:

 

The Cabinet could decide not to approve the proposed updates and amendments but this would leave the policies out of date in relation to current legislation.

Report author: Lucy Bonshor

Publication date: 19/05/2021

Date of decision: 18/05/2021

Decided at meeting: 18/05/2021 - Cabinet

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