Wirral Council is a public authority committed to protecting your privacy while providing essential council services. As the data controller, Wirral Council collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with relevant legislation. Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, we may hold various categories of personal data, ensuring that we only retain necessary information.

The legal basis for processing your personal data will vary, ranging from statutory duties and legal obligations to performing a contract or obtaining explicit consent. Various departments within the council collect and use your personal data to deliver public services, such as social care, council tax administration, and housing benefit. Additionally, we collect data as part of enforcement activities and offer discretionary services with the option to sign up for mailing lists.

When you register to vote, your information is included in the electoral register, with the option to be excluded from the edited version. Furthermore, we use personal data to improve public health, tailoring solutions to local problems. The majority of personal data is provided directly by individuals, but we may also receive information from partner agencies, previous local authorities, and law enforcement agencies.

Rest assured that Wirral Council prioritizes the security and privacy of your personal data