From 1 April 2019, the Data Protection (Charges and Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 exempted the processing of personal data by members of the House of Lords, elected representatives and prospective representatives.‘ Elected representatives’ is defined by the Data Protection Act 2018 and includes, but is not limited to, MPs, MSPs, MSs in Wales, MEPs, elected councillors in county councils, district councils, London boroughs, parish councils, elected mayors and police and crime commissioners.‘ Prospective representative’ refers to anyone seeking to become an elected representative as defined above.

Guidance on how to submit a subject access request is available via the Information Commissioners Office website.

You are entitled to obtain records of any personal data held by the OPCC, based upon a request made in writing to the OPCC.

The OPCC will consider each request in accordance with all applicable Data Protection laws and regulations. No administration fee will be charged for considering and/or complying with such a request unless it is deemed to be unnecessary or excessive in nature.

All requests received for access to, deletion or amendment of Personal data must be directed to the OPCC Office who will log each request as it is received and will seek verification of identity before taking action. A response to each request will be provided within 30 days of the receipt of a written request.