Gateshead Channel Panel Privacy Notice
Who we are and what we do
Channel Panel is part of Gateshead Council. We are based at the Civic Centre, Gateshead and provide the following services:
- providing early support to people identified as vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism
We use a multi-agency safeguarding approach to protect vulnerable people by:
- identifying individuals at risk
- assessing the nature and extent of that risk
- developing the most appropriate support plan for the individuals concerned
This privacy notice provides specific information about how we process your personal data. It is an addition to the information contained in our corporate privacy notice.
What type of information is collected about you
- name
- address
- date of birth
- contact details
- relevant family member and associate details
- gender
- first language
- criminal records and conviction data
- lifestyle and social circumstance
- employment and education details
- housing needs
We also collect the following special category data:
- medical information
- social care information
- ethnicity
- physical or mental health needs
- race or ethnic origin
- political opinions
- religious or philosophical beliefs
How we collect information about you
We collect information about you from various sources to ensure that we meet your needs, including:
- face-to-face contact
- assessment tools
- from other departments within the Council
- Northumbria Police
- by secure email
- from those involved in your care
- by post
- by telephone
- direct link to the NHS Spine to get your NHS number
- direct link to the Great North Care Record for health information about you
- from other professionals
- from other agencies and charities
- from other departments within the Council
- from relatives or carers
Why we need your information
Our purpose for collecting your personal data is to enable us to:
- provide you with tailored support at an early stage
- prevent those vulnerable to radicalisation from being drawn into terrorism or extremism
The lawful basis for our processing is:
- legal obligation to which the data controller is subject
- task in the public interest
Our lawful basis for processing of sensitive personal data is:
- reasons of substantial public interest
The legislation the service is obliged to comply with includes:
Who your information can be shared with
Our corporate privacy notice sets out the general types of information sharing that the Council carries out to fulfil statutory obligations, legal requirements and service delivery. Channel can share your information with relevant agencies. This may include:
- Police
- health agencies
- Home Office
- UK Visas and Immigration
- the Probation Service
- HM Prison Service
- schools and colleges
- Adult and children social care providers and commissioners
- Housing (private sector and social)
We will share personal information with law enforcement or other authorities if required to do so by applicable law.
Our lawful basis for this sharing legal obligation to which the data controller is subject and your consent is not required.
If we wish to share your information with other council services or third parties for purposes outside of those listed above we will ask your permission.
How long we will keep your information
We keep your information for as long as we need to provide services to you. We may also need to keep your information in accordance with legal or other obligations. Where we have no need to keep your data it will be securely destroyed. We keep a Record of Processing Activity (a requirement under the GDPR). This sets out the specific retention periods applicable in different circumstances. For more information please contact:
Melony Bramwell
MelonyBramwell@Gateshead.Gov.UK
0191 4332613
Where your information is held
We hold personal information in secure electronic systems on Gateshead council servers. Access is limited to a number of agreed individuals.
How you can update your information
Our delivery of efficient services depends on the accuracy of your information.
Please inform us of any changes to the following:
- email address
- personal circumstances
- postal address
- any of the other information we hold
Please contact: Melony Bramwell
MelonyBramwell@Gateshead.Gov.UK
0191 4332613
Your information rights
Please see the relevant section of our corporate privacy notice.
Marketing and e-newsletters
Please see our email marketing privacy notice.
Business intelligence, profiling and automated-decision making
Please see the relevant section of our corporate privacy notice.
Protecting your information
Please see the relevant section of our corporate privacy notice.
Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Officer
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
0191 433 3000
Information Commissioner's Office
The Information Commissioner is the UK's independent body for upholding information rights. Visit their website to find out more about your rights under Data Protection law, and what to expect from us.
For privacy practices or data protection rights concerns, contact the Information Commissioner's Office:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
0303 123 1113 or 01625 545 745