The Archives and Records Manager presented the report of the Director of Resources which provided an update on the work to sustain and deliver effective Information Management, relating to Information Governance across the Council. This work aimed to reduce the risk of reputational damage and monetary penalties but also the need for paper records management. The report also highlighted areas of Information Governance work scheduled for the coming year. There had been an increase in reporting of incidents although following investigation no further action had been required on any.

Members questioned the policies which clarified:

·  That it was the Data Protection Officer who decided whether to send issues to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) although there were monthly meetings of the Information Security Board to discuss incidents

·  There were no recorded whistleblowing incidents in the period

·  The policy for paper records is that none are to be taken home but can be digitised for viewing away from the office

·  The ICO can overrule decisions by the Council on whether data can be released.

Resolved –

That the report be noted.