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E-scooter trials privacy statement

Updated 19 November 2024

Introduction

The Department for Transport (DfT) made regulations allowing trials of rental e-scooters in July 2020.

Through the trials, we will build the body of evidence necessary to guide final decisions about whether and 바카라 사이트“ if so 바카라 사이트“ how to fully legalise e-scooters. Gathering this evidence involves processing specific data about how e-scooters are being used and the experiences of different groups of people.

Why we need to collect personal data

The purpose for which DfT is processing your personal data is to assess the use and impact of e-scooters during the e-scooter trials. This will inform decisions on how they should be regulated in ways that promote safe and sustainable travel. The information gathered will be used for research and statistical purposes only.

What data we are collecting

We are processing the following information as part of the e-scooter trials:

Data provided by e-scooter operators

Name and contact details

E-scooter operators may share your name and contact telephone number and/or email address with a DfT third-party research contractor. This is for the sole purpose of follow-up research, such as online surveys and telephone interviews, to understand users바카라 사이트™ experiences.

Trip information

E-scooter operators are also sharing some high-level information with DfT about each trip undertaken as part of the e-scooter trials:

• time band (for example, 7am to 10am)
• day of week
• month
• year
• duration of trip (to the nearest minute)
• length of trip (to the nearest 100 metres)
• the ONS Lower Layer Super Output Area that corresponds with the trip start point
• response to one or more research questions on topics such as:
• how safe you felt
• your main reason for using an e-scooter for that trip
• which mode of transport you might have used for that trip had you not chosen to use an e-scooter

It is not possible to associate this data with any name or contact details. Data may be linked to demographic survey data - see Demographic information section below.

Data collected directly from you by DfT or parties contracted by DfT

Demographic information

DfT is collecting anonymous demographic information about e-scooter users through the 바카라 사이트˜Understanding e-scooter users바카라 사이트™ survey.

DfT will supply questions with agreed options. The survey may include questions about your gender, age band, income band, the first part of your postcode and car ownership. It also asks about your ethnic group and whether you have a long-term health condition. This is to enable DfT to meets its obligations under the  when considering whether and how to legislate for e-scooters in future.

DfT may seek to use demographic data to better understand e-scooter usage patterns. Questions about your ethnic group and long-term health conditions would not be used for this purpose.

It is not possible to associate this data with any name, contact details or other personally identifiable information.

Our lawful basis for collecting your data

Under data protection law, UK GDPR Article 6(1), the lawful basis for processing your data for the evaluation of e-scooter trials is:

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Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

As information concerning ethnic origin and health is a special category of personal information, a further section of the UK GDPR applies:

 바카라 사이트“ substantial public interest (with a basis in law)

Processing is necessary for statutory and government purposes, to meet obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as set out under .

Data sharing

Your personal data will be processed on behalf of DfT by our third-party research contractors. Anonymised data may be shared or published for reporting and analysis purposes.

How long we retain the data

The SoS will retain your personal data for a period not exceeding 1 year from the date all trials conducted by virtue of the Electric Scooter Trials and Traffic Signs (Coronavirus) Regulations and General Directions 2020 end, subject to any relevant exemptions under Data Protection legislation. 

Further information

For more information about your rights in relation to your personal data, how to complain or how to contact the DfT Data Protection Officer, view our Personal Information Charter.