Decision Maker: Forest Heath Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Councillors will be updated on the implications of the new Data Protection rules which will be effective from May 2018; be asked to designate a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the new Regulations and approve initial additional resources for the implementation of the new requirements.
RESOLVED:
That:-
1. Support be given for the necessary action being taken to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), ensuring the Council continues to maintain high standards in the holding, keeping and maintenance of personal and sensitive data.
2. A budget allocation of £80,000 be approved to support compliance with GDPR, to be allocated on a 50:50 basis between the two West Suffolk Councils, as outlined in paragraph 2.5 of Report No: CAB/FH/17/046.
Publication date: 12/10/2017
Date of decision: 10/10/2017
Decided at meeting: 10/10/2017 - Forest Heath Cabinet
Effective from: 20/10/2017
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