The purpose of processing
To ascertain client eligibility for social care funding.
Data subjects
People who receive, and/or have applied for, financed social care services from the Council
Personal data
Information about personal finances
Information about support plans
Information about social care needs
Health information (physical and mental)
Learning disabilities
Visual and hearing impairments
Bank details
Benefit details
How is it used?
Assessment
Advice to client about eligibility for Council funding
Contact
Annual review
Profiling and automated decision making
Not applicable.
Legal basis for using your data
GDPR condition relied upon for processing personal data:
Article 6.1 e - Exercise of official authority
Our purpose is established by statute in the 2014 Care Act.
GDPR condition relied upon for processing special category data
Article 9.2 h - Provision of health or social care
Sharing of personal data with external recipients
Results of financial assessments are shared with Virgin Care and social care providers who deliver services under contract on the Council’s behalf.
The personal data covered by this Privacy Notice is also shared as appropriate with the relevant care providers (residential homes for example).
The personal data covered by this Privacy Notice is also shared as appropriate with the relevant care providers (residential homes for example).
How long is the personal data retained by the Council?
The Council will hold client finance data for 6 years from the cessation of service.