Information governance covers how information is held, obtained, recorded, used and shared. Information is used here as a collective term to cover terms such as data, documents, records and content (electronic and paper).
A guide to all our policies
Our booklet is a complete guide to all policies about how employees, partners and suppliers are expected to handle information in compliance with the law, recognised standards and the need to use information efficiently.
Information policy booklet (PDF, 653KB)
Information governance framework
Our information governance arrangements make sure that we maintain an effective framework for managing information. It helps us to meet our business needs and work in an agile and flexible environment so we can work closely with our partners to exchange information legally, safely and securely.
Information governance framework (PDF, 201KB)
Information Governance team
The Information Governance team can help you to effectively manage your information. You can contact a member of the team at informationgovernanceteam@essex.gov.uk.