Gypsy/Traveller site provision

Privacy notice - call for sites 2023

We are a local authority established under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Our head office is located at Newtown St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA.  You can contact us on 0300 100 1800 or at customeradvice@scotborders.gov.uk.

Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted using the details above or by emailing dataprotection@scotborders.gov.uk.

Your information: Gypsy/Travellers Site Provision Call for Sites 2023

We will use the information provided on the form to maintain a clear record of who has provided the information about the site and so that we can contact you if we wish to discuss this information. The Council is collecting and using this information as it is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

The information you have provided will be retained for two years. 

Who we may share your information with

Your information will be accessed by Council staff who need to use it in order to provide the service described above.  

Third party information

If you have provided anyone else's details to us, please make sure that you have told them that you have given their information to Scottish Borders Council.  We will only use this information as part of the assessment of your need for services and to contact them in connection with delivery of any such services. If they want any more information on how we will use their information they can visit our website or email dataprotection@scotborders.gov.uk 

Your rights

For information on the rights you have over your personal data, please visit our website. If you would like a hard copy of this information, please contact us using the contact details provided above.

Please visit our website for information on how to raise a complaint if you are unhappy with the way the Council has processed your data.