Data Protection

Paul Ticher

ISBN 10: 1784820490 / ISBN 13: 9781784820497

Published by Directory of Social Change, GB, 2021

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Vital to the effective functioning of voluntary organisations is the trust of people - the beneficiaries, clients, regulators, donors, volunteers and paid staff. Open, fair and well-managed data protection practice is not just desirable in helping to achieve that trust, but essential. Get it wrong and there is reputational damage and costs attached. Data Protection for voluntary organisations will enable you to set a shining example of best practice and also comply with UK data legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in force since 2018. This book will help you:*Understand the key principles and elements of data protection*Recognise your main responsibilities as a data controller*Distinguish when you can and can't retain data*Appreciate what the rights of the data subject areWho is this book for? A must-read for anyone in the UK voluntary sector who wants to get beyond tick-box data management. Invaluable to data managers or those who handle personal information such as IT, personnel, marketing and fundraising departments. For professional advisers, and academics it will also offers a valuable summary drawing out key data protection points by examining and interpreting the primary legislation.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Data Protection
• Publisher: Directory of Social Change, GB
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784820490
• ISBN 13: 9781784820497
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Open, fair and well-managed data protection practice is not just desirable but essential if you want to ensure trust in your charity. Get it wrong and you risk reputational damage as well as financial penalties. This book will enable you to set a shining example of best practice by complying with UK data protection legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in force since 2018. It will help

*Understand the key principles and elements of data protection
*Recognise your responsibilities as a data controller
*Distinguish when you need consent from individuals to hold and use their data (and when you don’t)
*Ensure that your organisation’s security measures are appropriate
*Appreciate what the rights of data subjects are

Invaluable to data managers or those who handle personal information such as IT, personnel, marketing and fundraising departments, this book is essential reading for anyone in the UK voluntary sector who wants to get beyond tick-box data management. For professional advisers and academics it also offers a valuable summary that draws out key data protection points by examining and interpreting the primary legislation.