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Item CB 18/24 referred from Cabinet minutes of 20 March 2018

Item CB 18/24 referred from Cabinet minutes of 20 March 2018

RESOLVED:  That the recommendations at Minute CB 18/24 be approved.

The report explores the use of software to enable the authority to comply with new data protection legislation.

The joint report of the Director of Central Services and Director of Finance and Transformation explored the use of software to enable the Council to comply with new data protection legislation due to come into effect in May 2018.  The requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) were outlined in terms of accountability, privacy by design and default and the need for protection of personal data to be embedded throughout the organisation.  It was noted that the Council was required to demonstrate data governance processes and procedures in order to mitigate the risk of substantial fines by the Information Commissioners Office in the event of a data breach. 

Consideration was given to a Capital Plan evaluation which had been conducted for the purchase of an automated software solution which could reduce the risks under the GDPR.  Considerable discussion ensued and officers undertook to examine some of the points raised by Members before the Council meeting.  Reference was made to the Member training being arranged and all Councillors were urged to attend.

RECOMMENDED:  That an automated software solution for General Data Protection Regulation purposes be added to the Capital Plan, funded from the Invest to Save reserve.

*Referred to Council