Why we collect your information
We collect your personal information so you can vote in elections and so we can maintain an accurate and complete register of electors.
We are required by law to provide an electoral service that carries out these duties. To do this, you must give us certain personal information.
The legal basis for using your personal information is set out in legislation, including:
- Local Government Act 1972
- Representation of the People Act 1983 (as amended)
- Representation of the People Act 1985
- Representation of the People Act 2000
- Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
- Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (as amended)
- Electoral Administration Act 2006
- Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006
- Local Elections (Parish and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006
- Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012
- Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013
Page last updated: 24 April 2026
