Data Controller Name: Victims’ Payments Board
Address:
PO Box 2305
Belfast
BT1 9AX
Telephone: TBC
Email: vpb@justice-ni.gov.uk
Data Protection Officer Name: DoJ Data Protection Officer
Email: dataprotectionofficer@justice-ni.gov.uk
Why are you processing my personal information?
Personal information is processed for the consideration of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. The Department of Justice has been nominated by The Executive Office to process claims under The Victims' Payments Regulations 2020.
The lawful basis in a UKGDPR context for processing the personal information associated with an application is Article 6(1)(e) – public task
The lawful basis in a UKGDPR context for the processing of the special category data associated with an application is Article 9(2)(g) – substantial public interest based in law
The lawful basis for the medical assessment is UKGDPR Article 6(1)(c) – contract
What categories of personal data are you processing?
We process the following categories of personal data:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Bank details
- National insurance number
- National health number
- Criminal convictions
- Medical history
- Personal information related to the Troubles related incident
Where do you get my personal data from?
This information is obtained from the original Application Form submitted by the victim / beneficiary or their nominated representative. Personal data is also obtained from medical practitioners, PSNI, Department for Communities, HMRC and from any other sources or government departments which are relevant to this application.
Do you share my personal data with anyone else?
- We may share your data with the PSNI, Department for Communities and HMRC for the prevention or detection of crime.
- We may also share your information with medical practitioners, legal experts and other government departments in the processing of your application.
Do you transfer my personal data to other countries?
Sometimes it may be necessary to transfer personal information overseas. When this is a requirement, information may be transferred to countries or territories around the world. Any transfers made will be in full compliance with all aspects of the GDPR.
How long do you keep my personal data?
We will only retain your data for as long as necessary to process your claim and in line with our retention and disposal schedule.
What rights do I have?
- You have the right to obtain confirmation that your data is being processed, and access to your personal data;
- You are entitled to have personal data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete;
- You have a right to have personal data erased and to prevent processing, in specific circumstances;
- You have the right to ‘block’ or suppress processing of personal data, in specific circumstances;
- You have the right to data portability, in specific circumstances;
- You have the right to object to the processing, in specific circumstances;
- You have the right in relation to automated decision making and profiling.
How do I complain?
If you are not satisfied with any of the information contained in this privacy notice, or how your personal information may be processed, please contact Department Data Protection Officer at dataprotectionofficer@justice-ni.gov.uk
If you remain dissatisfied with the response to your complaint, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - Northern Ireland
3rd Floor
14 Cromac Place
Belfast
BT7 2JB
Tel: 028 9027 8757
Email: ni@ico.org.uk
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Email: casework@ico.org.uk