Integrated Gangs Team privacy notice

This privacy notice applies to the Integrated Gangs Team. It explains what personal data (information) we hold about you and how we use it.

Last updated: November 2025

What this notice is about

This privacy notice explains how we process (use) your personal data for the Integrated Gangs Team (IGT) work.

Our Integrated Teams (IGT) works with partners from different organisations, including the police, council, and other strategic partners to help young people involved in gang-related crime and serious youth violence, or those at risk of getting involved. They do this through prevention, diversion and, when needed, enforcement.

IGT works with individuals and communities by treating violence as something that can be prevented. They aim to stop violence by helping those at risk of becoming victims or offenders and supporting people already involved in gangs to leave that lifestyle and, where necessary, taking action against those who commit violent crimes and put others as risk.

By working with individuals, families and the wider community, the IGT looks for ways to reduce violence, help people stay out of the criminal justice system, and create a safer Islington for everyone.

You should also read our Children’s Services privacy notice and main privacy notice, which gives more details about your rights and how to contact us.

What information we collect, hold and use

The information we may collect about you could include things like:

name
date of birth
contact details, for example address, phone number and email address
NHS number
National Insurance number
other ID numbers
family details, for example, names of parents or carers, siblings, household composition
lifestyle and social circumstances, such as education or employment status, housing situation, peer associations, or community involvement
case file information, such as assessment notes, support plans, risk assessments, chronology of involvement, and outcomes of meetings with professionals
financial information

Sometimes we may need to ask for sensitive information (special category data), if it’s required and appropriate. This could include things like:

racial or ethnic origin
physical and mental health details
religious beliefs
social care support outcomes
sexual orientation.

We also process data about criminal convictions, criminal offences or relevant security measures, for example, bail conditions, court orders, exclusion zones, licence conditions, Multi‑Agency Public Protection Arrangements information.

Where we get your information from

We get information from:

other council departments
the police, probation services and the courts
NHS agencies, GPs, hospitals and health services
referrals from professionals, such as social workers, health workers, teachers
other agencies and partners
from you.

How we use this information

We use your personal information to ensure that we meet our legal and statutory duties.

We may also use your data:

for service delivery
for service planning, training and improvement
for financial processing
to prevent and detect crime and fraud
for historical and statistical research.

Our legal reasons for processing (using) your data

Under UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA 2025) we use your data because:

it’s our legal obligation (the law says we must)
we are doing something in the public interest or as part of our official duties (public task)
in your vital interest (to help protect your life or safety or someone else’s)
in other situations where you give your consent (you say that we can).

If we have got permission (consent) to use your personal data, you can change your mind at any time. We will tell you this when we ask for your consent and explain you can withdraw it.

Some of the information we collect is considered ‘special category data’ under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This includes information about your:

racial or ethnic origin
physical or mental health
religious or philosophical beliefs
sexual orientation
social care needs.

We only use this information where it is necessary and lawful to do so. The legal bases we rely on are:

Article 9(2)(g) UK GDPR – processing is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest. This is supported by the Data Protection Act 2018, Schedule 1, Part 2, which allows processing for statutory and government purposes, safeguarding of children and individuals at risk, and the administration of justice.
Article 9(2)(h) UK GDPR – processing is necessary for the provision of health or social care.
In limited cases, Article 9(2)(a) – where you have given your explicit consent.

We also process information about criminal convictions and offences under Article 10 UK GDPR and Part 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018, where it is necessary for the prevention or detection of unlawful acts, safeguarding, or the exercise of statutory functions.

Other laws that apply to our services

The other laws that apply are:

Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Criminal Justice and Courts Service Act 2000
Offender Management Act 2007
Children’s Act 1989 and 2004
Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Who we share your information with

Agencies we might share your information include:

other council services
NHS agencies (GPs, hospitals)
the Police
London National Probation Service
London Community Rehabilitation Service
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
UK Border Agency
Victim Support
Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service
Commissioned services.

How we store your data

We keep your information safe using secure systems and processes. Only staff who need it can see it.

To find out how long we keep your data, check our main privacy notice and retention schedule.

Your rights

You have rights over your personal data. For more details see our main privacy notice and the page about your individual rights.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we use your data, please see the council’s main privacy notice to find out how to make a complaint.