Independent Advocacy Social Care Fund: form and guidance
Guidance on how to apply for funding to provide collective, citizen or peer independent advocacy to support people accessing social care support. This fund is now closed to applications.
How we will handle your data
This fund is now closed to applications.
Who we are
The Scottish Government is the data controller for the personal data you provide as part of your application to the Independent Advocacy Social Care Fund.
What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- contact details of individuals submitting the application
- names and roles of project staff
- information about your organisation’s governance and financial arrangements
- any personal data included in project descriptions or monitoring and evaluation data
Purpose of processing
We collect and use this information to:
- assess eligibility and suitability for funding
- administer and manage the grant process
- monitor and evaluate funded projects
- fulfil our legal and regulatory obligations
Lawful basis for processing
Our lawful basis for processing your personal data is:
- Article 6(1)(e) – performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority
- in some cases, Article 6(1)(c) – compliance with a legal obligation
Where special category data is processed (e.g. diversity monitoring), the lawful basis is:
- Article 9(2)(g) – substantial public interest, with appropriate safeguards
Who we share your data with
We may share your data with:
- internal Scottish Government teams involved in grant assessment and monitoring
- external assessors or evaluators working on our behalf
- audit bodies or regulators where required by law
We will not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
How long we keep your data
We will retain your data for no longer than is necessary. Typically, this will be:
- up to 6 years after the end of the funding period, in line with public sector audit requirements
Your rights
You have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
- object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
- lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact
If you have any questions about how your data is used, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact DataProtectionOfficer@gov.scot.