A5 Western Transport Corridor – Privacy Notice

Data Controller:

• Telephone: 02890 540483

Data Protection Officer:

• Email: dfigdpr@infrastructure‐ni.gov.uk

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) is a UK law which came into effect on 1st January 2021 and this privacy notice fulfils requirements and outlines how we collect, use, share and store your personal information.

Why do we need your personal information?

DfI Roads processes your information to facilitate communications with landowners and stakeholders affected by the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme and to make informed decisions in relation to its development.

The Department for Infrastructure has the authority under the Roads (NI) Order 1993 to construct new roads and improve existing roads for the purpose of facilitating road traffic. The Department also has authority under the Roads (NI) Order 1993 in relation to the acquisition of land.

What categories of personal data are you processing?

Personal data, including your name, address and contact details, which may include email addresses and/or telephone numbers. Other information may include, land ownership and other land usage details.

Where do you get my personal data from?

• You
• Land and Property Services (LPS)
• Solicitors
• Land Agents

Do you share my personal data with anyone else?

The information that you provide will be securely stored and used solely for response purposes and providing scheme updates where appropriate. This information will be accessible to DfI Roads and its appointed consultants, Departmental Solicitors, LPS, Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) or other Government Departments only. We do not make personal details available to other companies for marketing purposes.

Do you transfer my personal data to other countries?

No.

How long do you keep my personal data?

Personal information will be disposed of in line with our Retention and Disposal Schedule as set out in the attached link:

• https://www.infrastructure‐ni.gov.uk/publications/dfi‐retention‐and‐disposal‐schedule

What rights do I have?

• You have the right to obtain confirmation that your data is being processed; The right of access to your personal data;
• You have the right to object to the processing of your information and
• You are entitled to have personal data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

How do I complain if I am not happy?

If you are unhappy with how any aspect of this privacy notice, or how your personal information is being processed, please contact the Data Protection Officer using the contact details above.

If you are still not happy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

• Tel: 0303 123 1113
• Email: casework@ico.org.uk
• Website: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact‐us/

Last updated June 2024