Animal feed hygiene registration privacy notice
Read our privacy notice for information on how we collect, store and process your data.
The council is the data controller for purposes of the Data Protection Act (2018) and EU General Data Protection Regulation as of May 2018. It is also registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Brighton & Hove City Council are committed to protecting your personal information.
As a data controller we have a responsibility to make sure you know why and how your personal information is being collected, in accordance with relevant data protection law.
Purposes and lawful basis of processing
We are collecting your data for the purpose of registering an animal feed business.
Information collected may be used to assist in carrying out inspections for compliance purposes. It may also be used for investigations and enforcement action if necessary.
Your contact details may also be used for communication purposes, in relation to the animal feed business.
We have a legal obligation to process your information, specifically working within The Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015.
Who we will share your data with
Your data may be shared internally with Legal Services should we need to take enforcement action.
Your information may be shared externally with other local authorities, the Food Standards Agency, Veterinary Medicine Directorate, and Animal Plant & Health Authority when there are compliance issues.
How long we will hold your data (retention)
We will hold your data for six years from when the business is no longer in operation.
Transferring data outside the European Economic Area
Your information is not processed outside of the European Economic Area.
Your information rights
Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights concerning your information.
Find more information about privacy and data.
How to get advice or make a complaint
Data protection contact information
If you’d like to discuss your data protection rights, you can contact the Data Protection Team. Only use these contact details if you have questions about data protection and not for questions about other services.
We also have a Data Protection Officer. Visit our data protection officer page to find their contact details.
Please contact the Data Protection Team first if you have any concerns.
You can then contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO is the national regulator with responsibility for ensuring compliance with data protection.
Information Commissioner’s Office
You can also contact the ICO for further information or to make a complaint.
Write to: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.
Phone: 0303 123 1113 (local rate) or 01625 545 745 if you prefer to use a national rate number.
You can also send an email or report a concern on the ICO website.
This Privacy Notice will be subject to review when there is a change.