Data Protection

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Goldsmiths creates, gathers, stores and processes large amounts of data on a variety of data subjects such as students, staff and customers. Goldsmiths is committed to ensuring that data is managed and protected in line with the law and that the rights and freedoms of individuals are secured.

A suite of documentation which explains how Goldsmiths processes personal data and keeps it securely, as well as guidance, has been developed.

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Rights

Privacy legislation gives you have a number of rights to decide how your personal information is processed, shared and kept.

Privacy notices

Privacy notices set out important information on how Goldsmiths collects and uses personal information.

Policies

Goldsmiths has policies concerning data protection as well as information governance and security.

Guidance and Forms

Guidance has been developed to help those handling information and personal data on behalf of the College.

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Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions or are unhappy with how we have used your personal information, you can contact our Data Protection Officer by email dp (@gold.ac.uk).

The Information Commissioner’s Office

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is responsible for making sure that personal data is collected and processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

If you are dissatisfied with how we have processed your personal you may lodge a complaint with the ICO by contacting: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF or by Telephone: 01625 545 700