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Data Protection  
 
Please take a few moments to complete this survey and return it by email or if 
applicable by using the pre-paid envelope provided.  The information you provide will 
be used to help the Council monitor and improve the way it deals with requests for 
information under the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act. If you 
require further information please contact the Information Governance Team on 0121 
704 6169. 
 
 
Customer Satisfaction Survey 
 
 
To what extent do you agree with each statement? 
 

Strongly 
Not 
Strongly 
 
Agree Agree Applicable Disagree Disagree
1. Procedures 
for 
requesting 
 
information were straightforward 
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and easy to understand. 
2.  Any questions I had about the 
 
process were answered to my 
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… 
 satisfaction. 
3.  I am satisfied with the  overall  time it 
 
has taken to fulfil my request for 
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 information. 
4.  During my request for  information, I 
 
felt that I was treated fairly, with 
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courtesy and respect. 
5.  I was fully informed of the outcome 
 
of my information request, even 
 
where information could not be 
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disclosed or was exempt from 
 disclosure. 
6.  The information leaflets sent to me 
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were informative and useful. 
7.  Overall, I am satisfied with the way 
 
my request for information was 
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 handled. 



 
 
8.  How would you like to find out more information about your rights under the Data 
 
Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act? 
 
 
 

Please tick up to 2 boxes. 
 
Leaflets 
    … 
 
Posters 
    … 
 
The Councils Internet site www.solihull.gov.uk     … 
 
Talking to staff 
    … 
 
Other (please provide details) 
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Any other comments? 
 

 
 
 
 
Thank you for completing this survey. It would be helpful if you would add your name 
and address so that you can be contacted to clarify any queries. If you wish to remain 
anonymous, and would rather not provide your details, your privacy will be respected. 
 
 
Name: ______________________________________________ 
 
 
Correspondence 
______________________________________________ 
or email address 
______________________________________________ 
______________________________________________ 
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Equal Opportunities 
 
 

Data Protection 
 
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is committed to Equal Opportunities.  
Within our Equal Opportunities Policy, SMBC attempts to promote fairness and 
equality of access to all in respect of service provision and employment. 
 
The aim of our policy is to ensure that no individual receives less favourable 
treatment on grounds of colour, race, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, 
sexual orientation, age or religion. In order to help us monitor this it would be helpful 
if you could provide some additional information about yourself 
 
 

Gender 
 
Male  
…      Female  … 
 
Age Group  
 
Under 16 years      
 
 
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35 – 44 years   
 
 
 
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16 – 24 years   
 
 
 
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45 – 59 years   
 
 
 
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25 – 34 years   
 
 
 
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60+       years   
 
 
 
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Ethnicity  
 
White 
Black or Black British  
 
 
British 
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Caribbe
 
an 
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Irish 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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African  
 
 
 
 
 
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Any other White background  …  
Any other Black background  … 
 
 
Mixed 
Chinese or other Ethnic Group  
 
 
Caribbean 
     …  
Chinese      … 
White and Black African   
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Any other ethnic group 
 
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White and Asian   
 
 
…  
 
Any other Mixed Background  …  
 
 
 
 
 
 


Asian or Asian British  
 
Indian 
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Pakistani 
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Bangladeshi 
    …  
Any other Asian Background  … 
 
 
Language:   
 
Is your first language English?    Yes/No 
 
If no, Please state first language:_________________________________________ 
 
 
Disability  
 
Under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 the Act defines a disability as “a 
physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect 
on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Do you have an illness or 
condition that is considered a disability as defined under the DDA?:- 
 
YES   NO 
 
If yes, please state nature of disability:  
 
Visual Impairment  
 
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Hearing Impairment   
… 
Learning Disability  
 
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Physical Disability  
 
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Other   _____________________________________________________________ 
 
 
 

 
Thank You 

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