Automated decisions
Automated individual decision-making is a decision made by automated electronic programs. It does not involve any human beings.
In general, decisions which effect you legally, or have similarly significant effects, are not permitted using solely automated processing. This is especially important if the decision involves the use of personal information.
When you cannot object to automated decision-making
You cannot object to automated decision-making when it is:
- necessary for entry into, or the performance of, a contract with you
- required or authorised by law
- based on your explicit consent
When you will be told if automated decisions are made about you
When automated decisions are made about you, you have the right to be told:
- that our processing activity involves automated decision-making
- the logic involved and the likely consequences of the processing for you
- what measures and safeguards we've implemented to protect your privacy
- how to challenge or ask for a review of a decision
How to contest or review an automated decision
Use the button below to download the form to contest and or review a decision made by automated means:
Contest or review a decision made by automated means (PDF 297Kb)
Return your completed form along with any additional information and copies of your evidence to our Data Protection Officer (DPO). You can do this by either:
emailing it to dpa.officer@stockport.gov.uk
posting it to the following address:
Information Governance Team
Lower Ground Floor
Stopford House
Piccadilly
Stockport
SK1 3XE