Guidelines for handling Personal Data under GDPR.

  • All those responsible for handling & storing data should be familiar with our Privacy Policy.
  • All data should be stored securely. If in paper form it should be in a locked cabinet. If in electronic form it should not be stored on a shared/public computer. It should be password protected. (??encrypted)
  • All data should be reviewed regularly (at least once per year) to ensure it is accurate and that we are not holding unnecessary data.
  • Data no longer required should be deleted/shredded.
  • Any data we hold should not be shared with third parties.
  • Any emails sent out to circulation lists should use BCC. No one should be able to ‘Reply All’ to our mailings.
  • All general emailing should include the option to Unsubscribe with clear instructions as to how to do so.      Example wording: If you no longer wish to receive news updates from DACYP please reply to this email and mark ‘Unsubscribe’. Thank you.