Sharing information is about creating a Leeds where
partners are open and share information and intelligence appropriately, so that
everyone can make informed decisions in the interests of the people of the
city.
Context: All partners have access to
data and intelligence that can add quality and depth to our understanding of
communities, local priorities and the impact of our interventions. Sharing this
data and intelligence will not only save resources, but will improve the
quality of decision making and help deliver better outcomes.
It should be routine to share
data and intelligence between partners and communities unless there are clear
reasons why it is not appropriate. The challenge of effectively sharing
information should not be seen as a barrier to making changes in our practice,
and there are good examples of joint work and data and intelligence sharing
that we can build on.
The sharing of any
information, intelligence, data or analysis between partners will always need
to take place within the context of the Data Protection Act and other statutory
and commercial considerations.
Partner Commitments: Sharing
information
Making data sharing discussions inclusive
Partners will:
- Make sure that existing planning forums and other settings where data and intelligence are shared have
appropriate third sector input and the principle of openness informs the
discussions.
Making existing information, data, intelligence and analysis
available
Partners will:
- Make data, intelligence and analysis available to partners,
unless there are security, confidentiality or commercial sensitivity reasons.
- Make sure that information sharing is timely, appropriate and
targeted.
- Ensure that, as systems and working arrangements are developed,
they reduce duplication and maximise opportunities for sharing, transparency
and openness.
- Ensure that personal information is shared when it is
appropriate to meet legal obligations, e.g. for safeguarding purposes.