Guide to data protection and GDPR compliance for UK charities. Learn how to handle personal data lawfully and protect people's privacy.
GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 govern how charities handle personal data. Compliance is essential to protect individuals' privacy and avoid significant fines.
Charities typically hold personal data on donors, beneficiaries, staff, trustees, and volunteers. This data must be processed lawfully, kept secure, and not kept longer than necessary.
Every charity must have a privacy notice, keep records of processing activities, and have procedures for handling data breaches. Larger charities may need to register with the ICO.
Have a clear privacy notice explaining what data you collect, why, how long you keep it, and people's rights regarding their data.
Protect personal data with appropriate security measures. This includes technical measures like encryption and organisational measures like staff training.
People have rights including access to their data, correction, deletion, and objection to processing. Have procedures to handle these requests.
Have procedures for responding to data breaches. Report serious breaches to the ICO within 72 hours and notify affected individuals where required.
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