Issue - meetings

The Committee gave consideration to a report regarding the review of the Information Management and Protection Policy, introduced by Councillor D. Cotton as Chairman of the Joint Staff Consultative Committee. Councillor Cotton took the opportunity to introduce John Bingham, Assistant Data Protection Officer and to record thanks to Steve Anderson, the recently retired Data Protection Officer. In explaining the essence of the review being as a result of the UK leaving the European Union, Councillor Cotton moved the recommendations as printed.

Members thanked the Assistant Data Protection Officer for a clear report and enquired whether there was any implication for Members. It was highlighted that this was not a new policy, it had been in place for several years but had been recently reviewed. It was confirmed that it was intended for there to be an additional guidance document produced for Members and on induction, Members were provided with the relevant policies and training opportunities.

With no further comment it was

            RESOLVED that:

a) the reviewed Information Management and Protection Policy be approved; and

b) delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive to make minor housekeeping amendments to the policy in future, in consultation with the Chairman of the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee and the Chairman of the Joint Staff Consultative Committee.