Updated Website Privacy Notice Guidance Notes and Templates
The UK GDPR, together with the Data Protection Act 2018 and other key legislation including the Privacy And Electronic Communications Regulations forms the foundation of UK data protection law. The UK GDPR rests on the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency and it is this third principle which ties into the all-important Right to be Informed.
When collecting, holding, and processing personal data, in most cases, individuals must be informed about the personal data you are collecting, the purpose(s) for which you are using it, how long you will hold it, and who you will share it with.
Updated Guidance Notes
As the Privacy Information Guidance Notes explain, this information must be provided in an manner that is easily accessible, using clear and plain language. Notwithstanding that, there is often a lot of information to convey.
The guidance has been refreshed and updated with new sections on children’s data, special category data, accountability and enforcement, and the importance of reviewing your privacy information regularly. A new guide to selecting the most appropriate Website Privacy Policy and/or Offline Privacy Notice template has also been introduced.
Website Privacy Policy Templates Reviewed
The range of Privacy Policy templates has also been reviewed for best practice with adjustments to keep them in line with current standards.
The contents of this Newsletter are for reference purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Independent legal advice should be sought in relation to any specific legal matter.