Salmon Fishing Proposed River Gradings for 2024 Season: Data Protection Impact Assessment

6. Questions to identify data protection issues

6.1 Necessity

Respondents’ details are collected as part of the respondent information form (RIF) and if they wish to receive an individual response from the Scottish Government then the collection of name and email address (or postal address if received communication that way) would be necessary.

6.2 Proportionality

Yes, information has to be collected from respondents to allow policy colleagues to make informed decisions on the proposed gradings in advance of the regulations being drafted. This allows for additional information, which would feed into the data models and could potentially have an impact on the river grading. Science colleagues will be validating any supporting evidence provided to ensure robust and consistent approach to the conservation assessment model.

6.3 Justification

In order to obtain an objective analysis of the responses submitted, the Scottish Government will perform the consultation analysis. The overall aim of the consultation is to provide a clear and concise outcome report for publication, which reflects the views of the respondents in their consultation responses, in order to inform the amendment regulations.

6.4 Other risks

Not applicable.