Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice

BACKGROUND:

Mark Skinner Funeral Service understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used. We respect and value the privacy of all our families, suppliers and staff and will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described here, and in a way that is consistent with our obligations and your rights under the law.

1. Information About us

Mark Skinner Funeral Service.

Offices at: 30 Bury Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3DE and London Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EW.

Data Collection Officer: Louise Langley.

Email address: louise@mark-skinner.org.uk

Telephone number: 01842 752197.

2. What Does This Notice Cover?

This Privacy Information explains how we use your personal data: how it is collected, how it is held, and how it is processed. It also explains your rights under the law relating to your personal data.

3. What is Personal Data?

Personal data is any information about you that enables you to be identified. Personal data covers obvious information such as your name and contact details, but it also covers less obvious information such as identification numbers, electronic location data, and other online identifiers.

The personal data that we use is set out in Part 5, below.

4. What Are My Rights?

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights,

a) The right to be informed about our collection and use of your personal data. This Privacy Notice should tell you everything you need to know, but you can always contact us to find out more or to ask any questions using the details in Part 11.

b) The right to access the personal data we hold about you. Part 10 will tell you how to do this.

c) The right to have your personal data rectified if any of your personal data held by us is inaccurate or incomplete. Please contact us using the details in Part 11 to find out more.

d) The right to be forgotten, i.e. the right to ask us to delete or otherwise dispose of any of your personal data that we have. Please contact us using the details in Part 11 to find out more.

e) The right to restrict (i.e. prevent) the processing of your personal data.

f) The right to object to us using your personal data for a purpose or purposes.

g) The right to data portability. This means that you can ask us for a copy of your personal data held by us to re-use with another service or business in many cases.

Further information about your rights can also be obtained from the Information Commissioner’s Office or your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

If you have any cause for complaint about our use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

5. What Personal Data Do You Collect?

We may collect some or all the following personal data (this may vary according to your relationship with us):

· Name;

· Email address;

· Telephone number;

· Business name;

· Job title;

6. How Do You Use My Personal Data?

Under the GDPR, we must always have a lawful basis for using personal data. This may be because the data is necessary for our performance of a contract with you, because you have consented to our use of your personal data, or because it is in our legitimate business interests to use it. Your personal data will be used for the following purposes:

· Providing and managing the services we offer.

· Invoicing

· Supplying our products and services to you. Your personal details are required for us to enter into a contract with you.

· Personalising and tailoring our products services for you.

· Communicating with you. This may include responding to emails or calls from you.

· Supplying you with information by email or post that you have opted-in to

· Complying with tax, legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations.

7. How Long Will You Keep My Personal Data?

We will not keep your personal data for any longer than is necessary considering the reason(s) for which it was first collected. Your personal data will therefore be kept for no fixed period; however, we would review on a regular basis.

8. How and Where Do You Store or Transfer My Personal Data?

We will only store your personal data in the UK. This means that it will be fully protected under the GDPR.

The security of your personal data is essential to both of us, and to protect your data, we take several important measures, including the following:

· Retain your details in a secure process in our business address, which includes storage within our secure computerised systems.

9. Do You Share My Personal Data?

We will share your personal data with any third parties for provision of their requested services. Also, to comply with any legal obligation.

If any of your personal data is required by a third party, as described above, we will take steps to ensure that your personal data is handled safely, securely, and in accordance with your rights, our obligations, and the third party’s obligations under the law.

In some limited circumstances, we may be legally required to share certain personal data, which might include yours, if we are involved in legal proceedings or complying with legal obligations, a court order, or the instructions of a government authority.

10. Managing your personal Personal Data?

If you want to know what personal data we have about you, you can ask us for details of that personal data and for a copy of it and we will reply within one month of receiving it.

There is not normally any charge for a subject access request.

If you have reason to believe any of the data we hold on you may be inaccurate or incomplete, and you cannot correct such inaccuracy or omission yourself, please contact us with your queries and/or the updated information.

You have the right to require us to erase your information in the following circumstances –

· The information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which we collected it;

· We need your consent to use the information and you withdraw your consent;

· You object to us using your information: (1) for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest; or (2) for the purposes of our legitimate interests (e.g. direct marketing) and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing;

· We have used your information unlawfully

· The information must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

You have the right to withdraw or alter your consent, where this has previously been given (e.g. for marketing purposes), at any time by contacting us.

11. How Do I Contact You?

To contact us about anything to do with your personal data and data protection, including to make a subject access request, please use the following details (for the attention of: Louise Langley

Email address: louise@mark-skinner.org.uk.

Data Protection Policy

1. Introduction

This Policy sets out the obligations of Mark Skinner Funeral Service, whose offices are at 30 Bury Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3DE and London Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EW. (“the Business”) regarding data protection and the rights of (“data subjects”) in respect of their personal data under EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

The GDPR defines “personal data” as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (a “data subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

This Policy sets the Business’s obligations regarding the collection, processing, transfer, storage, and disposal of personal data. The procedures and principles set out herein must be followed always by the Business, its employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business.

The Business is committed not only to the letter of the law, but also to the spirit of the law and places high importance on the correct, lawful, and fair handling of all personal data, respecting the legal rights, privacy, and trust of all individuals with whom it deals.

2. The Data Protection Principles

This Policy aims to ensure compliance with the GDPR. The GDPR sets out the following principles with which any party handling personal data must comply. All personal data must be:

2.1 Processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject.

2.2 Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes. Further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes shall not be incompatible with the initial purposes.

2.3 Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which it is processed.

2.4 Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date. Every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that is inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which it is processed, is erased, or rectified without delay.

2.5 Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data is processed. Personal data may be stored for longer periods insofar as the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes, subject to implementation of the appropriate technical and organisational measures required by the GDPR to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the data subject.

2.6 Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures.

3. The Rights of Data Subjects

The GDPR sets out the following rights applicable to data subjects (please refer to the parts of this policy indicated for further details):

3.1 The right to be informed (Part 12).

3.2 The right of access (Part 13);

3.3 The right to rectification (Part 14);

3.4 The right to erasure (also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’) (Part 15);

3.5 The right to restrict processing (Part 16);

3.6 The right to data portability (Part 17);

3.7 The right to object (Part 18); and

3.8 Rights with respect to automated decision-making and profiling (Parts 19 and 20).

4. Lawful, Fair, and Transparent Data Processing

4.1 The GDPR seeks to ensure that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, without adversely affecting the rights of the data subject. The GDPR states that processing of personal data shall be lawful if at least one of the following applies:

4.1.1 The data subject has given consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes;

4.1.2 The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, or to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract with them;

4.1.3 The processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the data controller is subject;

4.1.4 The processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person;

4.1.5 The processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the data controller; or

4.1.6 The processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the data controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, where the data subject is a child.

4.2 If the personal data in question is “special category data” (also known as “sensitive personal data”) (for example, data concerning the data subject’s race, ethnicity, politics, religion, trade union membership, genetics, biometrics (if used for ID purposes), health, sex life, or sexual orientation), at least one of the following conditions must be met:

4.2.1 The data subject has given their explicit consent to the processing of such data for one or more specified purposes (unless EU or EU Member State law prohibits them from doing so);

4.2.2 The processing is necessary for carrying out the obligations and exercising specific rights of the data controller or of the data subject in the field of employment, social security, and social protection law (insofar as it is authorised by EU or EU Member State law or a collective agreement pursuant to EU Member State law which provides for appropriate safeguards for the fundamental rights and interests of the data subject);

4.2.3 The processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person where the data subject is physically or legally incapable of giving consent;

4.2.4 The data controller is a foundation, association, or other non-profit body with a political, philosophical, religious, or trade union aim, and the processing is carried out during its legitimate activities, provided that the processing relates solely to the members or former members of that body or to persons who have regular contact with it in connection with its purposes and that the personal data is not disclosed outside the body without the consent of the data subjects;

4.2.5 The processing relates to personal data which is clearly made public by the data subject;

4.2.6 The processing is necessary for the conduct of legal claims or whenever courts are acting in their judicial capacity;

4.2.7 The processing is necessary for substantial public interest reasons, based on EU or EU Member State law which shall be proportionate to the aim pursued, shall respect the essence of the right to data protection, and shall provide for suitable and specific measures to safeguard the fundamental rights and interests of the data subject;

4.2.8 The processing is necessary for the purposes of preventative or occupational medicine, for the assessment of the working capacity of an employee, for medical diagnosis, for the provision of health or social care or treatment, or the management of health or social care systems or services based on EU or EU Member State law or pursuant to a contract with a health professional, subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in Article 9(3) of the GDPR;

4.2.9 The processing is necessary for public interest reasons in public health, for example, protecting against serious cross-border threats to health or ensuring high standards of quality and safety of health care and of medicinal products or medical devices, based on EU or EU Member State law which provides for suitable and specific measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the data subject (professional secrecy); or

4.2.10 The processing is necessary for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) of the GDPR based on EU or EU Member State law which shall be proportionate to the aim pursued, respect the essence of the right to data protection, and provide for suitable and specific measures to safeguard the fundamental rights and the interests of the data subject.

5. Specified, Explicit, and Legitimate Purposes

5.1 The Business collects and processes the personal data set out in Part 21 of this Policy. This includes:

5.1.1 Personal data collected directly from data subjects.; and

5.1.2 Personal data obtained from third parties.

5.2 The Business only collects, processes, and holds personal data for the specific purposes set out in Part 21 of this Policy (or for other purposes expressly permitted by the GDPR).

5.3 Data subjects are kept informed always of the purpose or purposes for which the Business uses their personal data. Please refer to Part 12 for more information on keeping data subjects informed.

6. Adequate, Relevant, and Limited Data Processing

The Business will only collect and process personal data for and to the extent necessary for the specific purpose or purposes of which data subjects have been informed (or will be informed) as under Part 5, above, and as set out in Part 21, below.

7. Accuracy of Data and Keeping Data Up-to-Date

7.1 The Business shall ensure that all personal data collected, processed, and held by it is kept accurate and up-to-date. This includes, but is not limited to, the rectification of personal data at the request of a data subject, as set out in Part 14, below.

7.2 The accuracy of personal data shall be checked when it is collected and at regular intervals thereafter. If any personal data is found to be inaccurate or out-of-date, all reasonable steps will be taken without delay to amend or erase that data, as appropriate.

8. Data Retention

8.1 The Business shall not keep personal data for any longer than is necessary considering the purpose or purposes for which that personal data was originally collected, held, and processed.

8.2 When personal data is no longer required, all reasonable steps will be taken to erase or otherwise dispose of it without delay.

8.3 For full details of the Business’s approach to data retention, including retention periods for specific personal data types held by the Business, please refer to our Data Retention Policy.

9. Secure Processing

The Business shall ensure that all personal data collected, held, and processed is kept secure and protected against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Further details of the technical and organisational measures which shall be taken are provided in Parts 22 to 27 of this Policy.

10. Accountability and Record-Keeping

10.1 The Business’s Data Control Officer is, Louise Langley.

10.2 The Data Control Officer shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of this Policy and for monitoring compliance with this Policy, the Business’s other data protection-related policies, and with the GDPR and other applicable data protection legislation.

10.3 The Business shall keep written internal records of all personal data collection, holding, and processing, which shall incorporate the following information:

10.3.1 The name and details of the Business, its Data Control Officer, and any applicable third-party data processors;

10.3.2 The purposes for which the Business collects, holds, and processes personal data;

10.3.3 Details of the categories of personal data collected, held, and processed by the Business, and the categories of data subject to which that personal data relates;

10.3.4 Details of any transfers of personal data to non-EEA countries including all mechanisms and security safeguards;

10.3.5 Details of how long personal data will be retained by the Business (please refer to the Business’s Data Retention Policy); and

10.3.6 Detailed descriptions of all technical and organisational measures taken by the Business to ensure the security of personal data.

11. Data Protection Impact Assessments

11.1 The Business shall carry out Data Protection Impact Assessments for all new projects and/or new uses of personal data which involve the use of new technologies and the processing involved is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects under the GDPR.

11.2 Data Protection Impact Assessments shall be overseen by the Data Control Officer and shall address the following:

11.2.1 The type(s) of personal data that will be collected, held, and processed;

11.2.2 The purpose(s) for which personal data is to be used;

11.2.3 The Business’s objectives;

11.2.4 How personal data is to be used;

11.2.5 The parties (internal and/or external) who are to be consulted;

11.2.6 The necessity and proportionality of the data processing with respect to the purpose(s) for which it is being processed;

11.2.7 Risks posed to data subjects;

11.2.8 Risks posed both within and to the Business; and

11.2.9 Proposed measures to minimise and handle identified risks.

12. Keeping Data Subjects Informed

12.1 The Business shall provide the information set out in Part 12.2 to every data subject:

12.1.1 Where personal data is collected directly from data subjects, those data subjects will be informed of its purpose at the time of collection; and

12.1.2 Where personal data is obtained from a third party, the relevant data subjects will be informed of its purpose:

a) if the personal data is used to communicate with the data subject, when the first communication is made; or

b) if the personal data is to be transferred to another party, before that transfer is made; or

c) as soon as reasonably possible and in any event not more than one month after the personal data is obtained.

12.2 The following information shall be provided:

12.2.1 Details of the Business including, but not limited to, the identity of its Data Control Officer;

12.2.2 The purpose(s) for which the personal data is being collected and will be processed (as detailed in Part 21 of this Policy) and the legal basis justifying that collection and processing;

12.2.3 Where applicable, the legitimate interests upon which the Business is justifying its collection and processing of the personal data;

12.2.4 Where the personal data is not obtained directly from the data subject, the categories of personal data collected and processed;

12.2.5 Where the personal data is to be transferred to one or more third parties, details of those parties;

12.2.6 Where the personal data is to be transferred to a third party that is located outside of the European Economic Area (the “EEA”), details of that transfer, including but not limited to the safeguards in place (see Part 28 of this Policy for further details);

12.2.7 Details of data retention;

12.2.8 Details of the data subject’s rights under the GDPR;

12.2.9 Details of the data subject’s right to withdraw their consent to the Business’s processing of their personal data at any time;

12.2.10 Details of the data subject’s right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (the “supervisory authority” under the GDPR);

12.2.11 Where applicable, details of any legal or contractual requirement or obligation necessitating the collection and processing of the personal data and details of any consequences of failing to provide it; and

12.2.12 Details of any automated decision-making or profiling that will take place using the personal data, including information on how decisions will be made, the significance of those decisions, and any consequences.

13. Data Subject Access

13.1 Data subjects may make subject access requests (“SARs”) at any time to find out more about the personal data which the Business holds about them, what it is doing with that personal data, and why.

13.2 Employees wishing to make a SAR should do using a Subject Access Request Form, sending the form to the Business’s Data Control Officer at louise@mark-skinner.org.uk.

13.3 Responses to SARs shall normally be made within one month of receipt, however this may be extended by up to two months if the SAR is complex and/or numerous requests are made. If such additional time is required, the data subject shall be informed.

13.4 All SARs received shall be handled by the Business’s Data Control Officer.

13.5 The Business does not charge a fee for the handling of normal SARs. The Business reserves the right to charge reasonable fees for additional copies of information that has already been supplied to a data subject, and for requests that are manifestly unfounded or excessive, particularly where such requests are repetitive.

14. Rectification of Personal Data

14.1 Data subjects have the right to require the Business to rectify any of their personal data that is inaccurate or incomplete.

14.2 The Business shall rectify the personal data in question, and inform the data subject of that rectification, within one month of the data subject informing the Business of the issue. The period can be extended by up to two months in the case of complex requests. If such additional time is required, the data subject shall be informed.

14.3 If any affected personal data has been disclosed to third parties, those parties shall be informed of any rectification that must be made to that personal data.

15. Erasure of Personal Data

15.1 Data subjects have the right to request that the Business erases the personal data it holds about them in the following circumstances:

15.1.1 It is no longer necessary for the Business to hold that personal data with respect to the purpose(s) for which it was originally collected or processed;

15.1.2 The data subject wishes to withdraw their consent to the Business holding and processing their personal data;

15.1.3 The data subject objects to the Business holding and processing their personal data (and there is no overriding legitimate interest to allow the Business to continue doing so) (see Part 18 of this Policy for further details concerning the right to object);

15.1.4 The personal data has been processed unlawfully;

15.1.5 The personal data needs to be erased for the Business to comply with a legal obligation.

15.2 Unless the Business has reasonable grounds to refuse to erase personal data, all requests for erasure shall be complied with, and the data subject informed of the erasure, within one month of receipt of the data subject’s request. The period can be extended by up to two months in the case of complex requests. If such additional time is required, the data subject shall be informed.

15.3 If any personal data that is to be erased in response to a data subject’s request has been disclosed to third parties, those parties shall be informed of the erasure (unless it is impossible or would require disproportionate effort to do so).

16. Restriction of Personal Data Processing

16.1 Data subjects may request that the Business ceases processing the personal data it holds about them. If a data subject makes such a request, the Business shall retain only the amount of personal data concerning that data subject (if any) that is necessary to ensure that the personal data in question is not processed further.

16.2 If any affected personal data has been disclosed to third parties, those parties shall be informed of the applicable restrictions on processing it (unless it is impossible or would require disproportionate effort to do so).

17. Data Portability

17.1 The Business processes personal data using automated means. By secure computer operations.

17.2 Where data subjects have given their consent to the Business to process their personal data in such a manner, or the processing is otherwise required for the performance of a contract between the Business and the data subject, data subjects have the right, under the GDPR, to receive a copy of their personal data and to use it for other purposes (namely transmitting it to other data controllers).

17.3 To facilitate the right of data portability, the Business shall make available all applicable personal data to data subjects in the following formats:

17.3.1 By email.

17.4 Where technically feasible, if requested by a data subject, personal data shall be sent directly to the required data controller.

17.5 All requests for copies of personal data shall be complied with within one month of the data subject’s request. The period can be extended by up to two months in the case of complex or numerous requests. If such additional time is required, the data subject shall be informed.

18. Objections to Personal Data Processing

18.1 Data subjects have the right to object to the Business processing their personal data based on legitimate interests, direct marketing (including profiling), and government or Statutory bodies for statistical purposes.

18.2 Where a data subject objects to the Business processing their personal data based on its legitimate interests, the Business shall cease such processing immediately, unless it can be demonstrated that the Business’s legitimate grounds for such processing override the data subject’s interests, rights, and freedoms, or that the processing is necessary for the conduct of legal claims.

18.3 Where a data subject objects to the Business processing their personal data for direct marketing purposes, the Business shall cease such processing immediately.

19. Personal Data Collected, Held, and Processed

The following personal data is collected, held, and processed by the Business (for details of data retention, for business purposes, and a separate list for employees.

Type of Data	Purpose of Data
Business data	To establish and maintain relationships, to fulfil contracts
Employee data	Fulfil legitimate employment contractual matters

20. Data Security - Transferring Personal Data and Communications

The Business shall ensure that the following measures are taken with respect to all communications and other transfers involving personal data:

20.1 All emails containing personal data are encrypted using computer system technology.

20.2 All emails containing personal data must be marked “confidential”;

20.3 Personal data may be transmitted over secure networks only; transmission over unsecured networks is not permitted in any circumstances;

20.4 Personal data may not be transmitted over a wireless network if there is a wired alternative that is reasonably practicable;

20.5 Where personal data is to be transferred in hardcopy form it should be passed directly to the recipient and marked confidential.

20.6 All personal data to be transferred physically, whether in hardcopy form or on removable electronic media shall be transferred in a suitable container marked “confidential”.

21. Data Security - Storage

The Business shall ensure that the following measures are taken with respect to the storage of personal data:

21.1 All electronic copies of personal data should be stored securely using passwords.

21.2 All hardcopies of personal data, along with any electronic copies stored on physical, removable media should be stored securely in a locked box, drawer, cabinet, or similar;

22. Data Security - Disposal

When any personal data is to be erased or otherwise disposed of for any reason (including where copies have been made and are no longer needed), it should be securely deleted and disposed of. For further information on the deletion and disposal of personal data, please refer to the Business’s Data Retention Policy.

23. Data Security - Use of Personal Data

The Business shall ensure that the following measures are taken with respect to the use of personal data:

23.1 No personal data may be shared informally and if an employee, agent, sub-contractor, or other party working on behalf of the Business requires access to any personal data that they do not already have access to, such access should be formally requested from Louise Langley Accounts Manager;

23.2 No personal data may be transferred to any employees, agents, contractors, or other parties, whether such parties are working on behalf of the Business or not, without the authorisation of Louise Langley.

23.3 Personal data must be handled with care always and should not be left unattended or on view to unauthorised employees, agents, sub-contractors, or other parties at any time;

23.4 If personal data is being viewed on a computer screen and the computer in question is to be left unattended for any period, the user must lock the computer and screen before leaving it; and

23.5 Where personal data held by the Business is used for marketing purposes, it shall be the responsibility of Louise Langley to ensure that the appropriate consent is obtained and that no data subjects have opted out, whether directly or via a third-party service such as the TPS.

24. Data Security - IT Security

The Business shall ensure that the following measures are taken with respect to IT and information security:

24.1 All passwords used to protect personal data should be changed regularly and should not use words or phrases that can be easily guessed or otherwise compromised.

24.2 Under no circumstances should any passwords be written down or shared between any employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business, irrespective of seniority or department. If a password is forgotten, it must be reset using the applicable method. IT staff do not have access to passwords;

24.3 All software (including, but not limited to, applications and operating systems) shall be kept up-to-date. The Business’s IT staff shall be responsible for installing all security-related updates.

24.4 No software may be installed on any Business-owned computer or device without the prior approval of the Business owner.

25. Organisational Measures

The Business shall ensure that the following measures are taken with respect to the collection, holding, and processing of personal data:

25.1 All employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business shall be made fully aware of both their individual responsibilities and the Business’s responsibilities under the GDPR and under this Policy, and shall be provided with a copy of this Policy;

25.2 Only employees, agents, sub-contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business that need access to, and use of, personal data to carry out their assigned duties correctly shall have access to personal data held by the Business;

25.3 All employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business handling personal data will be appropriately trained to do so;

25.4 All employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business handling personal data will be appropriately supervised;

25.5 All employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business handling personal data shall be required and encouraged to exercise care, caution, and discretion when discussing work-related matters that relate to personal data, whether in the workplace or otherwise;

25.6 Methods of collecting, holding, and processing personal data shall be regularly evaluated and reviewed;

25.7 All personal data held by the Business shall be reviewed periodically, as set out in the Business’s Data Retention Policy;

25.8 The performance of those employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business handling personal data shall be regularly evaluated and reviewed;

25.9 All employees, agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business handling personal data will be bound to do so in accordance with the principles of the GDPR and this Policy by contract;

25.10 All agents, contractors, or other parties working on behalf of the Business handling personal data must ensure that all their employees who are involved in the processing of personal data are held to the same conditions as those relevant employees of the Business arising out of this Policy and the GDPR; and

25.11 Where any agent, contractor or other party working on behalf of the Business handling personal data fails in their obligations under this Policy that party shall indemnify and hold harmless the Business against any costs, liability, damages, loss, claims or proceedings which may arise out of that failure.

26. Transferring Personal Data to a Country Outside the EEA

26.1 The Business may from time to time transfer (‘transfer’ includes making available remotely) personal data to countries outside of the EEA.

26.2 The transfer of personal data to a country outside of the EEA shall take place only if one or more of the following applies:

26.2.1 The transfer is to a country, territory, or one or more specific sectors in that country (or an international organisation), that the European Commission has determined ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data;

26.2.2 The transfer is to a country (or international organisation) which provides appropriate safeguards in the form of a legally binding agreement between public authorities or bodies; binding corporate rules; standard data protection clauses adopted by the European Commission; compliance with an approved code of conduct approved by a supervisory authority (e.g. the Information Commissioner’s Office); certification under an approved certification mechanism (as provided for in the GDPR); contractual clauses agreed and authorised by the competent supervisory authority; or provisions inserted into administrative arrangements between public authorities or bodies authorised by the competent supervisory authority;

26.2.3 The transfer is made with the informed consent of the relevant data subject(s);

26.2.4 The transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract between the data subject and the Business (or for pre-contractual steps taken at the request of the data subject);

26.2.5 The transfer is necessary for important public interest reasons;

26.2.6 The transfer is necessary for the conduct of legal claims;

26.2.7 The transfer is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or other individuals where the data subject is physically or legally unable to give their consent; or

26.2.8 The transfer is made from a register that, under UK or EU law, is intended to provide information to the public and which is open for access by the public in general or otherwise to those who can show a legitimate interest in accessing the register.

27. Data Breach Notification

27.1 All personal data breaches must be reported immediately to the Business’s Data Control Officer.

27.2 If a personal data breach occurs and that breach is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects (e.g. financial loss, breach of confidentiality, discrimination, reputational damage, or other significant social or economic damage), the Data Control Officer must ensure that the Information Commissioner’s Office is informed of the breach without delay, and in any event, within 72 hours after having become aware of it.

27.3 If a personal data breach is likely to result in a high risk (that is, a higher risk than that described under Part 29.2) to the rights and freedoms of data subjects, the Data Control Officer must ensure that all affected data subjects are informed of the breach directly and without undue delay.

27.4 Data breach notifications shall include the following information:

27.4.1 The categories and approximate number of data subjects concerned;

27.4.2 The categories and approximate number of personal data records concerned;

27.4.3 The name and contact details of the Business’s data Control officer (or other contact point where more information can be obtained);

27.4.4 The likely consequences of the breach;

27.4.5 Details of the measures taken, or proposed to be taken, by the Business to address the breach including, where appropriate, measures to mitigate its possible adverse effects.

28. Implementation of Policy

This Policy shall be deemed effective as of May 2018. No part of this Policy shall have retroactive effect and shall thus apply only to matters occurring on or after this date.

This Policy has been approved and authorised by:

Name:	Mark Skinner
Position:	Owner
Date:	May 2018