Scottish dog control database3

1

The database of dog control notices to be created by the Improvement Service is established as the Scottish dog control database.

2

The Improvement Service is appointed as the database operator.

3

The database operator is to—

a

maintain the database,

b

control access to the database, and

c

supervise and assist in the making, alteration and deletion of entries by local authorities in the database to the extent that it considers appropriate.

4

Entries in the database may only be made, altered or deleted by—

a

an employee of a local authority authorised by that authority for that purpose and permitted by the database operator to do so,

b

an employee of the database operator or a person acting on its behalf.

5

The database operator may permit the database to be viewed only by—

a

an employee of a local authority authorised by that authority for that purpose,

b

a constable,

c

a member of the police staff,

d

an employee of the database operator or a person acting on its behalf.