Our Registered Address:
Trust Headquarters,
Beverley Road,
Willerby,
HU10 6ED.
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At Connect, we are committed to transparency and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). This Act provides the public with the right to access recorded information held by public authorities. While Connect does not hold personal data or information typically covered by FOIA, this statement explains your rights and how to request information from us.
What is the Freedom of Information Act?
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives individuals the right to request access to recorded information held by public authorities, such as government departments, local councils, and NHS bodies. Its purpose is to promote openness and accountability in public sector organisations.
For more information about the FOIA, you can visit the official UK Government website: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/contents
Information Held by Connect
As a private website, Connect does not directly collect, store, or process personal data. We only hold anonymised data related to website usage and performance, collected through third-party tools like Google Analytics. This data does not typically fall under the scope of FOIA, as we are not a public authority.
If you believe that we may hold information relevant to your FOIA request, you have the right to submit a request for access.
How to Make a Freedom of Information Request
If you wish to submit a formal FOIA request, please contact us at:
FOI Request – Connect
Trust Headquarters,
Beverley Road,
Willerby,
HU10 6ED.
Please include clear and detailed information about what you are requesting. We are required by law to respond to FOIA requests within 20 working days.
For more information on how to make a FOIA request, you can visit:
https://www.gov.uk/make-a-freedom-of-information-request
Exemptions to Disclosure
Some information may be exempt from disclosure under the FOIA. Exemptions may apply to information that is:
– Commercially sensitive
– Related to national security
– Confidential for legal reasons
– Protected by data protection laws
If an exemption applies, we will inform you of this and explain why the information cannot be released.
Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
If your request involves personal data, it will be handled in line with data protection legislation, such as the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For more details on data protection and your rights, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/data-protection
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Freedom of Information Statement or would like to submit a request, please contact us at:
Connect
Trust Headquarters,
Beverley Road,
Willerby,
HU10 6ED.
For further details on the Freedom of Information Act, you can also visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website:
Freedom of Information – ICO
