Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection

Data Protection

The Data Protection Act 1998 enables individuals to gain access to information about them. If you want to know what information Woking Borough Council holds about you, then you would apply under the Data Protection Act. For more information on how to do this, visit our Data Protection page. 

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives people a general right of access to information held by or on behalf of public authorities. It aims to promote a culture of openness and accountability across the public sector.

If you would like information about how Woking Borough Council carries out its duties, takes the decisions it does, spends public money etc., then you would apply under the Freedom of Information Act.

For more information on how to do this visit our Freedom of Information page.

Please note that you cannot normally use the Freedom of Information Act to access personal information about another individual.