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Data Protection, Information Security
and Data Privacy

This is about how we - individually and as an organisation - handle, distribute, store and secure the data that we generate, collect and utilise. The Data Protection Act (2018) and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) place clear responsibilities on higher education institutions particularly relating to personal data - the Loughborough approach is detailed here.

Collecting and using your information

We use personal and sometimes sensitive (special category) information to achieve the University’s objectives. Find out more about our information governance policies.

Storing your information

We will only retain your information for the minimum time necessary. After this time, information is deleted/destroyed in accordance with the University’s retention schedules.

Privacy Notices

Find out how, why, and what information we use to support or provide the University’s objectives.

Help with using personal data

Use our guides and resources to ensure you’re following UK data protection laws and respecting people’s privacy rights when handling personal information.

Requests for information

The Data Protection Act allows you to find out what information the University holds about you. Make a request for the personal information we hold on you.

Freedom of Information Requests

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act allows you to request information we hold about the University and how it works.

Report a Personal Data Breach

A data breach is where the security of data/information is accidently or unlawfully compromised.