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Data
We collect data in order to provide and make improvements to Newham
Council services. We also gather information about the use of this
site (for internal use only).
We collect the personal data that you may volunteer while using our
services.
We do not collect or use personal data collected on this website
for any purpose other that that notified to the Information
Commissioner, for the purposes which are notified to you at the
point you provide the information.
Your personal information may be processed by other Council
services where appropriate to facilitate the provision of services
in respect of any of the Council's activities including (but not
limited to) benefits, to verify data accuracy, housing,
environmental health and care services.
There may be a need to share with external partners and
organisations e.g. health and other local authorities or
information may be used in the prevention and detection of fraud
and crime.
A full list of what information we control and process and for
what purposes is set out in the Council's data protection
notifications filed annually with the Information
Commissioner.
We do not use your data for direct marketing without your
permission.
Security
All data will be held in accordance with the council's Data
Security Policy and in accordance with the provisions of the Data
Protection Act 1998.
Retention
We only retain data for so long as it is
relevant.
Abuse and Harassment Statement
Newham Council has clear principles we aspire to which are defined
through our shared values. These include valuing our colleagues,
working with honesty and integrity and engaging with and valuing
our community. The council will not tolerate abusive or harassing
behaviour directed at our staff. Using the council's intranet or
the internet to send abusive or threatening messages is clearly
unacceptable.
Our Legal Obligation
The council has statutory duties:
- To act in accordance with the European Convention of Human
Rights [Human Rights Act 1998, particularly Article 8 and 14]
- To provide for the well being of its citizen [Local Government
Act 2000]
- To do all it reasonably can to prevent crime and disorder
[Crime and Disorder Act 1998]
- To eliminate unlawful discrimination and to promote equality of
opportunity [Race Relations [Race Relations Amendment] Act 2000],
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended) and Equalities Act
2006].
- To look after the welfare of its staff in accordance with
Health and Safety laws.
Our Action
Anyone experiencing harassment or abuse should be
supported and protected from further abuse. We will therefore
record and investigate any incidents from the Internet, email or
any other electronic system and where appropriate take action,
which may include, covert or overt monitoring, blocking, removal of
any potentially offensive material, disciplinary action, injunctive
action by the council and reporting the matter to the
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