Right to object to processing
You have the right as a data subject to object to:
- direct marketing (including profiling)
- processing data for purposes of scientific/historical research and statistics, and
- processing based on legitimate interests or the performance of a task in the public interest/exercise of official authority
Complying with the right to object where the processing of personal data is for direct marketing purposes
The council will stop processing personal data for direct marketing purpose’s as soon as we receive an objection. There are no grounds for refusal or exemptions and there is no fee.
Complying with the right to object where the processing of personal data is for research purposes
If the council is carrying out research where the processing of your data is necessary for the performance of a public interest task, we are not required to comply with an objection to the processing.
Complying with the right to object where the processing of personal data is for the performance of a legal task or the organisations legitimate interests
The council must stop processing the personal data unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing, which override the interests, rights and freedom of the individuals or if the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Make a request to object to the council processing your data
We will respond to your request within one month. We can extend the time limit for a further two months if the request is complex, or there is more than one request for portability. If this is the case, we will write to you to tell you why the extension is necessary.