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    The purposes of the processing
    Personal data we collect
    Sensitive (special category) personal data we collect
    Who we are
    The contact details of our data protection officer
    The lawful basis for processing personal data
    The lawful basis for processing special category personal data
    Relevant legislation
    The legitimate interests for the processing
    Who we share your data with
    Transfers of personal data to any third countries or international organisations
    How long we keep your personal data
    Your rights
    Your right to withdraw consent
    Mailing list (Local Plan newsletter)
    Your obligation to provide the personal data
    The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling
    Your right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority


    The purposes of the processing

    We collect your data to fulfil our statutory duty for the Local Plan making process, associated planning policy work, and to keep you informed.

    We also collect information to comply with the self and custom housebuilding regulations and the neighbourhood planning regulations.

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    Personal data we collect

    • Names
    • Addresses
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Unique identifiers
    • Representations and comments received on planning policy consultations
    • Information specifically for the purposes of the self-build and custom house-build register
    • Information specifically for the purposes of processing applications for Neighbourhood Plan Forum and Neighbourhood Plan Area designations and the statutory stages within the Neighbourhood Plan making process

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    Sensitive (special category) personal data we collect

    None.

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    Who we are

    Hastings Borough Council
    Muriel Matters House
    Hastings
    East Sussex
    TN34 3UY

    Tel:  01424 451066

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    The contact details of our data protection officer

    Data Protection Officer
    Hastings Borough Council
    Muriel Matters House
    Hastings
    East Sussex
    TN34 3UY

    Contact our data protection officer.

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    The lawful basis for processing personal data

    Legal obligation: the processing is necessary for us to comply with the law.

    Public task: the processing is necessary for us to perform a task in the public interest or for our official functions, and the task or function has a clear basis in law.

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    The lawful basis for processing special category personal data

    Not applicable. 

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    Relevant legislation 

    Current Planning and local government legislation and guidance which includes but is not limited to:

    Town and Country Planning Act 1990

    Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015

    Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999

    Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

    Planning and Compensation Act 1991

    Planning Act 2008

    Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

    Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990

    Neighbourhood Planning Act

    Localism Act 2011

    Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009

    Infrastructure Act 2015

    Human Rights Act 1998

    Housing & Planning Act 2016

    Housing Act 2004

    Housing Act 1996

    Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013

    Environmental Protection Act 1990

    Environment Act 1995

    Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013

    Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

    Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960

    The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012

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    The legitimate interests for the processing

    Not applicable.

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    Who we share your data with

    The Planning Inspectorate/Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government when legally required to as part of the Local Plan public enquiry.

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    Transfers of personal data to any third countries or international organisations

    Any contracts with providers who might host personal information abroad have appropriate clauses to ensure adequate technical and organisational security measures are in place.

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    How long we keep your personal data

    For information about how long we keep your personal data, please refer to our data retention policy.

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    Your rights

    You can find out more about each of your rights on our Your privacy page.      

    You can ask for access to the information we hold on you.

    You can ask to change information you think is inaccurate.

    You can ask to limit what we use your personal data for.

    You can object to us processing your personal data.

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    Your right to withdraw consent

    Not applicable.

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    Mailing list (Local Plan newsletter)

    We provide and manage a mailing list so that you can keep up to date on planning policy development. Every communication we send includes instructions on how to opt out.

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    Your obligation to provide the personal data

    The Planning Policy Team collects personal data to fulfil our statutory duty. If you do not participate we are unable to consider your views.

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    The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling

    Not applicable.

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    Your right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

    The Information Commissioner is the UK's independent body set up to uphold information rights.

    If you would like to know more about your rights under the Data Protection law, and what you should expect from us, visit the Information Commissioner's website.

    If you have any concerns regarding our privacy practices or about exercising your Data Protection rights, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office:

    Information Commissioner's Office
    Wycliffe House
    Water Lane
    Wilmslow
    Cheshire
    SK9 5AF

    Tel: 0303 123 1113 or 01625 545 745
    Email: casework@ico.org.uk

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