Why we use your data
We use your data:
- to maintain the electoral register
- to run elections
- to employ casual staff to run elections
- for equality monitoring
Why we can use your data
We can use your data if it is a legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to:
- The Local Government Act 1972, 2000
- The Representation of the Peoples Act 1983
- The Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013
- The Immigration Act 2016
- The Equality Act 2010
Who we can share your data with
We can share your data with:
- the electoral register – this is a public register and can be inspected by the public
- third parties - the edited version of the electoral register can be sold to them
- the police and other crime enforcement agencies
- elected members & MPs (as your representative)
- political parties
- candidates and their agents
- contractors providing IT services
- Cabinet Office (National Fraud Initiative Exercise)
When computers make any decisions about you
Not applicable.
When your data gets sent to other countries
Not applicable.