Restricting the use of, or access to, your personal information

There may be times when you do not want us to delete your information, but you would not like us to continue using the information we have about you in the future.

In some cases, you can ask us to ‘restrict’ using your information. We'll continue to store the information we already have about you but will not use it for any further purposes.

When we will stop using your data

You can ask us to restrict the processing of your information if:

  • you have contested the accuracy of personal information we hold about you, and we're in the process of checking the data
  • you have objected to our processing of your information, and we're in the process of checking if your request is reasonable
  • you believe we're using your information in an unlawful way and want us to stop, but you do not want your information to be deleted
  • we no longer need your information for the original reason we collected it, but you require us to keep it to make or defend a legal claim

What happens once your information is restricted

We'll inform you once your information has been marked as restricted. We'll also make sure all our employees are aware that it cannot be used for any further processing.

In most circumstances, we'll also inform any other organisations that have received this information from us that it should no longer be processed, if this is requested.

Where processing is restricted, as well as storing your personal information, we'll only process it during the period of restriction:

  • with your consent
  • if it's necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims
  • if it's necessary for the protection of the rights of another person
  • if it's necessary for reasons of important public interest, including for example, communicating with the Information Commissioner

How to make a request for access to your information to be restricted

Use the button below to download the form to request restriction of the use of your personal information:

Request for access to your information to be restricted (PDF 294Kb)

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