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Privacy notice – Library and Information Service

​Information about how and when the Library and Information Service processes personal information about you.

What we do

This privacy notice applies to Lewisham Library & Information Service.

Lewisham Library Membership gives you access to over 100 libraries which make up the London Libraries Consortium.

What information we collect

The information we collect from you may include:

  • name

  • address

  • date of birth

  • ethnicity

  • gender.

Agencies we might share the information with

Your personal information is kept securely at all times and only those persons who are authorised to provide library services within the London Libraries Consortium have access to your data.

There may be occasions when your data will be shared within the Council when required by law or with contracted organisations when required to deliver specific services such as leisure concessions. In these cases, only minimal information will be shared and you will be informed.

Why we process your information

We process your information to:

  • deliver our service

  • improve our service

  • plan our service.