Information and records management policy
Appendix A - Standards and Legislation
Archive and record keeping1
| Public Records Act | 1958 and 1967 |
| Local Government (Records) Act | 1962 |
| Local Government Act | 1972 |
| Local Government (Access to Information) Act | 1985 |
| Data Protection Act | 2018 |
| Freedom of Information Act | 2000 |
| Environmental Information Regulations | 2004 |
| Protection of Freedoms Act | 2012 |
| Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations | 2015 |
| UK General Data Protection Regulation | 2018 |
Records Management Standards and Guidelines
- British standards - BSO 150 15489 – 1 Information & Documentation. Records management
- Public Record Office standards for the management of public records Retention Guidelines for Local Authorities by the Local Government Group of the Records Management Society of Great Britain.
Internal Council Documents
- Internet Protocol
- Information Security Policy and User Guide
- Freedom of Information Policy
- Environmental Information Regulations Policy
1There may be other record keeping legislation specific to particular area of work, which should also be taken into account