Freedom of Information and Data Protection

Freedom of Information

You have the right to find out what information the council holds about you. Under Freedom of Information legislation, you also have the right to request information that should be publicly available.

Find out more about Freedom of Information and how to make a Freedom of Information request

Data Protection

The Data Protection Act gives you the right to apply for a copy of data about yourself. You may appoint someone to apply on your behalf (such as a relative or a solicitor).

Find out more about Data Protection and how to apply for a copy of data about yourself

Records management is how we create, maintain and access our records and how long we keep them. It is the standard we employ to handle documents, records or data to ensure we comply with legislation.

Find out more about records management

Our policy to the security of all information (manual and electronic) held by the council irrespective of ownership is available below -

Contact us

The information governance manager
Hull City Council
Ground floor
Treasury
Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AB

Tel: 01482 300 300
Text phone: 01482 300 349
Email: Information@hullcc.gov.uk