Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council believes transparency is an essential element of the delivery of council services. As a publicly funded organisation, we have a duty to our residents to be transparent in our operations and outcomes. As part of this commitment to being open and transparent, a range of information has been published in line with the Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authorities on Data Transparency. The tabs above can be used to view the various types of different data which has been made available under the Code. Should you require any clarification or explanation on any aspect of the information published here, please contact us using the details below. If you would like to submit a Freedom of Information request for a specific set of information you can find all the details for this in the A-Z under Freedom of Information.
Answer: In September 2011, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government issued a Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authorities on Data Transparency. This code sets out the principles for local authorities in creating greater transparency through the publication of public data. Public data means the objective, factual data, on which policy decisions are based and on whcih public services are assessed, or which is collected or generated in the course of public service delivery. This should be the basis for publication of information on the discharge of local authority functions. Public data will generally not include personal information. Public data can only include personal information if disclosure would not contravene the Data Protection Act, and disclosure of personal information should be necessary to met a legitimate public interest. - Related Link