University Solicitor's Office

Data Protection

Introduction

Welcome to the data protection web pages which cover important aspects of the University’s insurance policies.

Canterbury Christ Church University holds and processes information about employees, students, and other data subjects for academic, administrative and commercial purposes, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

The five key points are

• The University must tell people what you are doing with information about them including to whom you are disclosing it
• You must use appropriate security measures to protect personal data
• You must not keep personal data for longer than is necessary
• Individuals have the right to see any personal information the University holds about them, and the University has 40 calendar days to respond
• For advice on data protection or if you have concerns about disclosing data, contact the Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer is Robert Melville, and is able to give advice and assistance relating to data protection

Contact Details

Telephone: extension 2281             E-mail : foi@canterbury.ac.uk 

Information for Students

Data Protection Information for Students

Information for Staff

Data Protection Policy

Data Protection: An Introduction

The Data Protection Principles 

Data Protection Compliance: An Aide Memoire

A Checklist for Heads of Department

A Checklist for Members of Staff

Guidelines for Academic Departments

Frequently Asked Questions

Collecting Personal Data: Suggested Wording

Data Protection Guidance on International Schemes

Disclosure of Student Data to Third Parties: Guidance  

Disclosure of Student Data to Third Parties: Flow Chart

Retention and Disposal of Records containing Personal Data

Data Protection and Examinations

Data Protection in Research

Subject Access Requests

What is a subject access request?

Guidance on Requesting Personal Information Held by the University

Subject Access Application: Students

Subject Access Application: Staff

Subject Access Application: Visitors 

Handling Subject Access Requests

Complaints Procedures

Procedures for Appeals and Complaints Relating to Information Access and Handling

Training

An e-learning training programme is available to members of staff. The programme can be accessed through the dedicated Compliance Training and Risk Assessment http://complywise.net/cwcanterburyac/  and Staff Development page.

The Data Protection Officer is also able to provide customised training sessions for departments.