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New Data Protection policies

The University is committed to protecting the privacy rights of those whose data it processes.

Whether we are processing the personal data of our students, staff, research participants or anyone else who has entrusted us with their personal data, we do so responsibly and in compliance with the law.

If we fail to meet those obligations, we lose the trust of those whose data we process. We also risk reputational damage, enforcement action and potential financial penalty.

To support staff in maintaining high standards around data protection, the Information Compliance Office has launched three new policies:

  1.  Data Protection Policy 
  2.  Data Breach Policy 
  3.  Data Rights Policy 

They can also be viewed here under the Legal Requirements and Governance section .

By following these policies and completing their mandatory training, staff will be better able to ensure the University complies with its legal obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018 and other associated legislation.