Colchester City Council is committed to protecting your privacy rights as a resident or visitor and when you use our services. As per the requirements of Data Protection legislation, the Council is registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
Colchester City Council, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary Colchester Commercial (Holdings) Ltd*, collects, holds and processes a considerable amount of information, including personal information, to provide services effectively.
This page explains what personal data is and how it identifies individuals in different ways. It also outlines the types of information covered, including sensitive data, and how such data is recognised under current data protection laws.
