Compliance & Data Protection

Here you will find guidance covering different aspects of compliance, including: data protection, basic election law and national party standards.

Do check back regularly for updates.

 

All Officers

Updates on compliance and data protection

Compliance & Data Protection Updates

Find briefings sent to party officers

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Data protection & campaigning

Campaigning & Data Protection

Find out how to comply with UK GDPR when campaigning

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Digital Compliance

Digital Compliance

Find out about digital imprints, copyright and social media

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Local party reorganisation

Local Party Changes

Find guidance for local parties who are merging / de-merging

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Donation pages

Online Fundraising

Find out how to ensure your fundraising page complies with donation law

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Card reader payments

Card Readers

Find out how to comply with donation law when using card readers

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Compliance and AGMs

Compliance and AGMs

Find out what you need to do for your AGM

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Unincorporated Associations & Trusts

Unincorporated Associations & Trusts

Find out what being an unincorporated association means for the Party

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Checklist for parties and groups

Data Protection Checklists

Find guidance on ensuring your party or group remains compliant with data protection regulations here

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Rules on political adverts for Facebook

Facebook Advertising Rules

Find a step-by-step guide to Facebook's political advertising rules

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Guidance on libel and defamation

Libel & Defamation

Find a basic guide to libel law and how it affects political literature

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Code of Conduct for candidates

Candidates Code of Conduct

Find the Lib Dem Code of Conduct for Candidates here

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Treasurers

Treasurer specifications

Treasurer Job Description

Find out about the role and responsibilities of a party treasurer

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Treasurer Handovers

Treasurer Handovers

Find out how to ensure an effective handover

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Donations and the Law

Donations and the Law

Find out the statutory requirements for donations

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Donation Reporting

Donation Reporting

Find out how to report donations, gifts and loans

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Missing Donation Reports

Missing Donation Reports

Find out about the Party's Escalation Policy on late / non-reporting

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Donation FAQs

Donation FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions

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Tithes & Council Group Bank Accounts

Tithes & Council Group Bank Accounts

Find out about tithes and council group bank accounts

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Banking for Treasurers

Banking for Treasurers

Find out about the requirements for bank accounts and cards

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Fundraising and Treasurers

Fundraising and Treasurers

Find out about types of fundraising and how to report them

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Bequests

Bequests & Legacies

Find out what to do with a bequest

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Party Branches

Party Branches

Find out how to manage branches of parties and groups

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Budgets & Reporting

Budgets & Reporting

Find out how to plan budgets and report to your exec

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100 Clubs

100 Clubs

Find out about 100 Clubs and similar draws

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Guide to loans & overdrafts

FAQs - Loans & Overdrafts

Find frequently asked questions about loans and overdrafts here

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