Community Governance Review Consultation for Clacton-on-Sea, Holland-on-Sea and Jaywick Sands - Privacy Notice

The purpose for this processing

This consultation aims to gather public opinion on the establishment of a Town Council for Clacton-on-Sea, Holland-on-Sea, and Jaywick Sands.

Legal basis for this processing

Article 6 of the UK GDPR Lawfulness of Processing

(c) processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject;

Article 6 of the UK GDPR Lawfulness of Processing

(e) processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;

What data do we collect about you

• Name
• Address
• E-mail address
• Views on the establishment of a Town Council, including the proposed area, electoral arrangements, and the names of the Council and any Town Wards.

How long do we collect your personal data

The whole process around consideration of a Town Council is programmed to be completed by the end of June 2026 and all personal data will be kept for 3 months following that date to allow it to be checked if there is a judicial review of any ultimate decision.  If proceedings were called it would be retained until that judicial process has been concluded.  All personal data will then be securely destroyed.

Who we share your data with

The Council will not share your personal data with any third parties. Aggregated data of responses will be the only data that is shared and no individual responses of residents.  Organisational responses may be linked to those organisations and shared.

Where we get it from

The Council collects data directly from the data subjects and any third parties who submit views as part of the consultation process.

Is any automated decision making applied

No automated decision making applies to this process.