Data Protection and Freedom Of Information (FOI)

View our privacy policy and how to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Access to Information

We are committed to being open and transparent with our residents on the important things - who we are, what we do and how we spend your money.

Our Publication Scheme

Information that a public authority should make routinely available, it commits an authority to make information available as part of its normal business activities.

Local Government Transparency Code 2015

The public can see and access data on how local councils spend public money, how assets are managed and how decisions are made.

Freedom Of Information (FOI)

The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request official information held by public authorities, unless there are good reasons to keep it confidential.

Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)

The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) came into force on 1 January 2005 and apply to environmental information held by public authorities.

Data Protection Act

The Data Protection Act gives you the right to see any data we hold on you (with a few exceptions) and to have it corrected if it is not accurate.

Trade Union Facility Time

The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 requires councils to publish information on trade union facility time on an annual basis.

Photography and Video - Personal Data

Ipswich Borough Council sometimes takes photos and videos at Council events and activities. These images/videos are used to promote the Council’s services in various ways, for a period of five years from the date in which the photo/video was taken.