Personal Information

The personal information provided will be processed by East Dunbartonshire Council.

The personal information will be used to 

  • ensure adherence to EU driver’s hours rules.

The personal information will only be accessed by those Council employees carrying out this purpose.     

The personal information will be shared with 

  • DVSA or Police on request
  • To adhere to the law.

The use of the personal data is necessary for

  • Legal Obligation
  • Under the following acts
  • Transport Act 1968 1968 Chapter 73.  Sections 96, 98, 99, 103.
  • EC Regulation 3821/85
  • Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) regulations 2005. SI 2005 No 1904.

How long will your personal information be held for?


East Dunbartonshire Council uses the Scottish Council on Archives Records Retention Schedules to manage the amount of time the Council keeps information. Further information on these can be found on the Scottish Archives website.

The information you have provided is classed as 

  • SCARRS REF No 25.006.011
  • The information will be kept for one year from the date it was provided.

What are my rights?

You have the right to access the personal information the Council holds about you. This right is called a Subject Access Request, often referred to as a SAR.

You can receive a copy of your personal data held by the Council, details on why it is being used, who it has been/ will be shared with, how long it will be held for, the source of the information and if the Council uses computer systems profile or take decisions about you. Details on how to submit a Subject Access Request can be found here on the Subject Access Request webpage.

You have the right to request the Council correct any information held about you that is inaccurate.

You have the right to request that the Council delete the personal information about you. This right is known as the right to be forgotten.

You have the right to request that the Council stops using your personal information, while retaining a copy of it.

You have the right to object to the Council’s use of your personal information. The Council will have to demonstrate why it is appropriate to continue to use your personal data.

You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office should you be unhappy with the way the Council has processed your personal data. Details on how to report a concern can be found on the ICO make a complaint.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the Council’s handling of your personal data you can contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, Karen Donnelly, using the below noted details, who will be happy to discuss.

Telephone Number: 03001234510

Email: dpo@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Address: 12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TJ