Last Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Purpose
The Data Protection Policy aims to establish standards for NLSA to safeguard personal information and individual privacy. It guarantees adherence to data protection laws, encourages transparency, and fosters confidence. The policy specifies who is responsible for handling data, protecting privacy, and preserving data reliability and accessibility. It protects personal information while upholding the needs and rights of each individual.
Scope
This policy applies to all personal data processed by NLSA, whether collected from employees, customers, partners, or any other individuals. It covers all data processing activities conducted by the organization, both automated and manual.
Principles of Data Protection
NLSA is committed to upholding the following principles of data protection as per the Information Commissioner’s Office UK, compliance. https://ico.org.uk
Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: Personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, with individuals provided with clear information about the processing activities.
Purpose Limitation: Personal data will only be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and will not be processed further in any manner incompatible with those purposes.
Data Minimization: Only necessary and relevant personal data will be collected and processed, and efforts will be made to minimise data to what is adequate for the intended purposes.
Accuracy: Reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the accuracy of personal data, and measures will be in place to rectify or delete inaccurate or incomplete data.
Storage Limitation: Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by legal or regulatory obligations.
Confidentiality and Security: Appropriate measures will be implemented to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Accountability: NLSA will be accountable for demonstrating compliance with data protection laws and regulations, including the implementation of necessary policies, procedures, and safeguards: ico.org.uk
Data Subject Rights
NLSA recognises the rights of data subjects as provided by applicable data protection laws. Individuals have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of their personal data. Requests from data subjects to exercise their rights will be promptly addressed and handled in accordance with the law.
Data Breach Management
In the event of a data breach, NLSA will have measures in place to detect, respond to, and mitigate the impact of such incidents.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
When sharing personal data with third parties, NLSA will ensure appropriate data protection measures are in place. Contracts or agreements will be established with third parties to ensure they handle personal data in compliance with applicable laws and protect the privacy rights of individuals.
Staff Awareness and Training
NLSA will provide regular data protection training and awareness programs to employees, contractors, and other relevant individuals to ensure they understand their responsibilities and obligations in relation to data protection.
Policy Review and Compliance
This Data Protection Policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its continued relevance and compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
Contact Information
For inquiries please contact:
National Life-Skills Academy Ltd
Registered Office: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London. WC1N 3AX
info@legitcourse.com
