This October and November, doorstep interviewers are asking for views about the council and the services we provide.
The 2023 Dorset Residents’ survey is being conducted on our behalf by Information by Design (IbyD). If you have been selected at random to take part, we hope you have your say.
Interviewers will knock on doors between 10am and 8pm and will carry an official IbyD identification card with their photograph.
If you have any concerns about who you are talking to, look up the organisation on the internet and call them, call them on 01482 467467, or call us on 01305 221000 to confirm it is a council survey.
What questions are being asked?
We are asking about the local area and Dorset Council, including opinions about the council.
What happens about data protection?
Information by Design are company partners of the Market Research Society and work to their code of conduct. Anyone who has concerns about their information being held securely should be advised that all data collected is held in line with the data protection laws, and held securely. Any data collected will not be passed on to any third party or other company.
What will happen to people’s data?
The data that people give will only be used to create a report to be used by the council. Personal data will only be used for analysis and to contact them about topics they request and will be retained for five years. Data will be shared with Dorset Council and will not be shared with any other third parties.
Will the reports be available for the public?
Reports will be given to the council and will be shared online with the public.
What will the council do with the information?
The council will look at the report and will make sure action is taken on the findings.
The survey will close at the end of November.
