Parking Fines Privacy Notice

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Parking Fines Privacy Notice
Last updated
Thursday, 12 August 2021
Introduction

The Parking Prosecutions team has the responsibility of enforcing on street parking and some off street parking areas restrictions, including car parks we operate. Penalty Charge Notices (PCN), also known as parking fines, can be issued by Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) when parking restrictions aren’t followed. The aim of Civil Parking Enforcement is to make sure parking restrictions are followed so that fewer vehicles are parked illegally.

What personal information we collect

We collect personal information to make sure that we can carry out our work. The personal information we collect includes:

  • Name.
  • Address.
  • Telephone number.
  • Email address.
  • Medical records.
  • Disability details.
  • Criminal or offending data.
  • Vehicle registration.
Who we collect personal information about

When we collect personal information it may be about:

  • Offenders.
  • Service users.
How we use personal information

We use your personal information to:

  • Maintain accounts and records.
  • Administer the collection of payments and fines.
  • Prevent and prosecute crime.
  • Enforce regulatory powers.
  • Process applications, requests and appeals.
  • Undertake investigations and audits.
Why we use your personal information

We are required by law to enforce parking policies throughout the borough. This is detailed in legislation and guidance including:

  • Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984
  • Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988
  • Traffic Management Act 2004

We are allowed to process personal and sensitive data for the following reasons under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Articles and the Data Protection Act:

  • Comply with a legal obligation or statutory function.
  • For legal proceedings (obtaining advice or defending legal rights).
  • Where there is substantial public interest.
Who we share your personal information with

We collect information from and disclose information to individuals and organisations that can support our work including:

  • Courts and tribunals.
  • Debt recovery or bailiffs.
  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
  • Elected members.
  • Ombudsman and regulatory bodies.
  • Other council departments.
  • Other public bodies or authorities.
  • The Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
  • The Traffic Enforcement Centre.
Automated decision about your personal information
This service doesn't make any decisions using computers or programmes that don't involve a human being when using your personal information.
How long we keep your personal information
We keep your personal information collected as part of this process for a minimum of 6 years from the date of collection, or for an additional length of time if necessary.
Transferring personal information beyond the EEA
This service doesn't transfer your information outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

We do not routinely share data with any organisation outside the UK, but our website is available across the internet and we communicate with applicants and stakeholders wherever they are.
What happens if you change your mind?
Contact

Contact the team