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Transparency, freedom of information and data protection

Find out how we use your data including privacy, freedom of information, data protection, information security, and subject access requests.

Privacy notices

Our corporate privacy notice as well as service specific privacy information. Following Britain’s departure from the EU, all references to GDPR now refer to UK GDPR.

Information sharing

We are a signatory to the ‘North Yorkshire Multi-Agency Information Sharing Protocol’, helping provide a better service to customers.

Our responsibilities and commitments under GDPR

Our statement concerning the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

Data matching

Find out about data matching and how we take part in the national fraud initiative.

Data protection and subject access requests

How to access personal data, information or records we hold about you or someone you are responsible for.

Freedom of information requests and open data

Make or pay for a freedom of information request online and view open and environmental data from us and our partners.

Publication scheme

Find out about the type of information we hold, how to access this information and any charges that may apply.

Access your social care records

We ask you for personal information so that we can make sure we offer you the care, protection and support you need.

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The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.

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