Newcastle Housing Advice privacy notice

Why we process your data (legal basis for processing)

We have statutory duties on homelessness and the allocation of housing which are set out in the:

  • Housing Act 1996 Parts 6 & 7 (as amended)
  • Homelessness Act 2002
  • Homelessness Reduction Act 2017

We will process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • fulfilling our duties under Part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended)
  • to supply support services to tenants/leaseholders
  • to carry out financial assessments/affordability checks
  • carrying out surveys
  • undertaking research
  • internal financial support and corporate functions
  • managing archived records for historical and research reasons
  • maintaining our own accounts and records
  • providing loans or grants