Access enquiries - Privacy notices

Purpose
Access enquiries
Description

The Highland Council collects this information for the purposes of investigating claims of access obstruction, encroachment or determent which is a statutory requirement under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (LR(S)A), Sections 13-15. The data is used to communicate with landowners, managers and interested parties about the relevant case and to seek feedback directly to the Council officers comments relating to the work within the remit of the above Act.

If you do not give us your information

If you do not give us your data we will not be able to process your access enquiry.

Conditions for processing personal information

Article 6(1)(e) (Public Task) we require to process personal data to perform a specific task in the public interest that is set out in law the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.
Article 6(1)(c) (Legal Obligation) provides a lawful basis for processing where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

Your rights
  • Access to personal data
  • Rectification of personal data
  • Erasure of personal data
  • Restrict processing of personal data

Find out more about your rights

Who we share your information with

Other than for the investigation and any associated Council committees, meeting agendas and minutes, your personal details will not be shared with any other parties.

How long we hold your information

We will retain your data for 10 years from receipt of report.

Automated processing

Your personal information is not subject to automated decision making or profiling.

Data controller

The data controller is The Highland Council.

Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Officer
Highland Council Headquarters
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX

Phone: 01463 702029
Email: dpo@highland.gov.uk

Supervisory authority

If you are unhappy with the way we have processed your personal information you can contact the Information Commissioner:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Tel: 0303 123 1113
https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/