Information need not be supplied unless there is a written request. Council may in due course decide to charge a fee for the provision of the information. The Council has a subject access request form [to subject access request form] which people with queries should be encouraged to use, but individuals can write in as an alternative.
Generally all data to which the request relates will be provided, excepting where there may be exceptions on this requirement. The Council does not have to comply with the request unless we are given information necessary to confirm the identity of the person making the request, and any information reasonably required to locate the data. We will have to respond within 40 days from the receipt of the request but if the fee (if we charge one) is received later or information is received later which then allows the research to take place, then the 40 days is from the receipt of that information or the fee if charged.