Solicitor requesting a client's personal data
An individual may ask a solicitor to make an information request on their behalf.
Solicitors are required to validate the identity of their clients. To make a request on a client’s behalf, the you must provide evidence of their client’s consent for you to access their personal data.
If the information is about a client’s children you will need to provide evidence that your client holds parental responsibility. If the child is aged 12 or older you will also need to provide their written consent.
We are not required to process a solicitor’s request if evidence of consent from the data subjects is not provided.
If the information is sensitive we may contact the client to discuss it first. If the client agrees, we may send the response to them. They can then choose to share the information with their solicitor.
To request information about another adult, you will need to provide:
- your full name
- your client's full name
- your client's consent
- your client's date of birth
- your email address
- your phone number
Completing our downloadable form is the best way to make sure that you are giving us the right information. Please check the information we do not hold before making your request.
Complete a request form (DOC, 44.77 KB)
Email your completed request form to transparencyteam@essex.gov.uk or post it to:
Transparency Team
PO Box 11
County Hall
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1LX
If you are unable to complete the form or email us, please call the Transparency Team on 033301 39853.