Decision details

Consideration was given to a response to the Notice of Motion submitted to the Council at its meeting on 1 April 2009, that steps be taken to ensure that contractors supplying services to the Council do not use companies that sell illegal personal data.  At the meeting a revised wording was provided for recommendation 3 of the decision requested, and this was approved. 

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

1. That approval be given to the development of appropriate clauses that can be built into the Council’s procurement process to ensure that the Council does not contract with contractors that use companies that sell illegal, personal data to vet potential staff.

2. That a further exploration be carried out of the recommendation that potential contractors use the Information Commissioners framework code of practice for sharing personal information as an example of best practice.

3. That current contractors be advised that the use of companies who vet staff by unlawful means would be regarded as a breach of the Council’s terms and conditions.