Important Updates (updated 8th July 2022):
1. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Party adjusted to a different way of working. Operating from home brought about new challenges and it is important to be aware of your data protection obligations should you continue to work from home. Read more here, including data security when using Zoom:
2. It is against the ICO’s guidance to purchase phone numbers from a data broker. You must not purchase phone numbers under any circumstances.
UK GDPR overview
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a piece of EU legislation adopted into UK Law via the UK Data Protection Act 2018, came into force on Friday 25th May 2018.
Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU on 31 January 2020, the provisions of the EU GDPR have been incorporated directly into UK law as the UK GDPR.
The Party must comply with this legislation in the same way as we need to for Electoral Law. It is vital that Local Party Officers, campaigners and members understand their obligations.
The Party has adopted a set of Members Data Protection Rules that must be followed by all members of the Party. This page covers all rules, guidance and information published. For further information contact [email protected].
Find out more:
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Data Protection Rules
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Data Protection Introduction and Checklists
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GDPR Field and Election Guide
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Fair Processing Notices
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Breaches, Subject Rights Requests and Opt Outs
How to handle data breaches, requests from individuals and opt out requests
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Approved Suppliers and Software Kit
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Data Security
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New Supplier and Printers Approval
Detail on how to get new suppliers and printers added to the Approved Supplier list.
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Making Your Website and Social Media Page GDPR Compliant
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GDPR FAQs and Myth Busting
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Software Toolkit
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Retention Policy
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Processing Personal Data Lawfully
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Advice for AOs/SAOs
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Bulk Email Guidance
Follow these steps to keep your mailing lists compliant and reduce the likelihood of data breaches
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Webinars and Events
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Volunteer Non-Disclosure-Agreement