Parking permits
This notice provides details of what information we collect from you, what we do with it, and who it might be shared with.
What information do we collect about you?
We collect the following information: applicant's contact details including name, postal address and phone numbers. We also collect a copy of your vehicle registration document (V5C) and a form of proof of residence at your postal address.
We collect payment details to allow processing of payment for the service provided. We also keep copies of your communications with us and our responses.
Why do we collect this information?
The information is being collected for the following purpose:
- To deal with applications for residential and business parking permits.
The legal basis for each purpose is set out below:
| Legal basis | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Consent | |
| Performance of a contract | 1 |
| Legal obligation | |
| Vital interests | |
| Task carried out in the public interest | 1 |
| Legitimate interests |
Residential and Business Parking Permits are provided to those persons who apply and meet the necessary criteria identified by the Council.
Where do we collect information from?
We collect information from you through the submission of a completed paper based Parking Permit Application Form. The data provided is entered into a securely held database stored on an access controlled server.
Do you have to provide your personal data to us?
You do not have to provide information to us, but we may then not be able to provide you with a service.
Who might we share your information with?
Your data will only be accessible by those employees inputting your data or those taking decisions on your application to provide the service.
The Council has a duty to protect public funds. We may check your information within the Council for verification purposes and/or for the prevention of fraud. We may share your information with other organisations where we are required to do so for the purposes of the prevention or detection of crime.
How long do we keep hold of your information?
We keep your information as long as required by law or by our business requirements. We have a Business Classification Scheme in place which sets out the types of records we hold, and how long we hold them - you can access the relevant part of the scheme below.
This notice was last updated in May 2018.