2.6.8.1
Under existing and new legislation, GeoPlace must comply with the ‘Data Controller’ obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
2.6.8.2
This means that personal information must not be present in any location or description Fields to ensure the protection of individuals.
2.6.8.3
If personal information is required, proof of consent must be recorded – even if this relates to contact details for an officer in a public body or connected to street works administration. The potential risk of sharing personal information without the consent of the individual is very serious.
2.6.8.4
The use of a deceased person’s name for a Street Name does not constitute personal data and so falls outside of GDPR. However, if the person is alive, proof of consent must be recorded.