Data Protection and Freedom of Information Office

Data Protection

• Data protection breaches and complaints
• How to make a Subject Access Request
• Police requests for information on staff/students
• Emergency requests for information on staff/students
• Sharing personal data with organisations outside the University

GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation is coming into force on 25 May 2018. Guidance is forthcoming, from both the government and the DP & FOI Office.

In the meantime, the following information from the ICO will help you prepare:

• Overview of the GDPR
• 12 steps to take now
• Changes to privacy notices
• New accountability requirements
• ICO GDPR blog

Freedom of Information

• How to make an information request
• Handling general requests for information
• FOISA Coordinators
• FOISA reviews
• Requests for environmental information under EIRs

Guidance

• Guidance on records management
• Guidance for staff
• Guidance for students
• Guidance for researchers
• Guidance for suppliers & contractors