Data Protection Policy
Personal Data Policy
Policy aims :
- To maintain the trust of our membership by keeping data safe and only using it as members would expect
- To comply with all UK laws on Data Protection
- To be open about all of the data we have associated to members, allowing them to ensure it is accurate.
Definition of Personal Data - Any data that separately or in combination with other elements may identify a living individual.
Scope of Personal Data held - Freegle will aim to minimise the amount of data it keeps to only that necessary to deliver the services to members.
Use of Data - Freegle will only use members personal data to help aid the purpose of furthering to stated aims of Freegle in the communities it serves. These are the reuse of materials and sharing local charity events and volunteer opportunities.
Allowing Members Access to Data - Freegle will allow its members to see all the personal data (and other associated data if possible) we have on the Freegle system directly from the system. In addition members may request other data Freegle may have about, such as correspondence with volunteers, via a Subject Access Request made to DPO@ilovefreegle.org
Data Retention - Freegle will maintain data for the period of membership, and up to 6 months after membership has ceased as part of our anti-SPAM measures. However, during these 6 months these details will not be visible. Should members wish to have their data removed immediately this can be arranged via the Data Protection Officer DPO@ilovefreegle.org Freegle Volunteers who correspond with others in relation to Freegle and its activities are advised to delete
Storing Data Securely - Freegle will use industry standard techniques to ensure that data we hold will be kept safe from unauthorised access or loss on its system. We also advise all volunteers to maintain personal information to keep it secure with access limited to known individuals.
Data Protection Officer - due to the nature of Freegle we are not legally obliged to have a Data Protection Officer [DPO]. However, we have a volunteer who undertakes this role who can be reached via email at DPO@ilovefreegle.org
Useful Links
- Data Protection Policy - Policies for dealing with Personal Data
- Data Protection Guidelines - Guidelines for Volunteers
- Data Protection Compliance - Volunteer Task list - Ongoing and completed tasks
- Spam - further explanation to counter accusations that we spam!
- Basic Information
- Admin
