Data Protection
The 糖心原创 manages the personal information of its students, staff and other individuals in accordance with current data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Anyone who believes the University holds personal information about them can request a copy of that information by making a Data Subject Access Request.
Data Protection Complaints Procedure
The University takes its obligations under UK data protection legislation seriously. This procedure details how the University will respond to complaints from individuals relating to the use of their personal data, complaints made in relation to the University’s processing of personal data, and complaints made by third parties in relation to the University’s use of personal data.
If you are dissatisfied with the way in which the University has handled your personal information, you may invoke the University’s Complaints Procedure.
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Forms and Information Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a Data Subject Access Request?
To access the personal information held on you by the University, you should submit a Subject Access Request using our Data Subject Access Request form.
If you wish to make a Data Subject Access Request, please remember that:
- Your Request cannot be processed unless we have received proof of your identity;
- You should describe the information you need as clearly as possible – if your request is too broad or unclear, we may need to ask you to be more specific;
- You should include your name and an address for a response;
- The Data Protection Act does not give a right of access to information that is not personal to yourself – that is covered under Freedom of Information and could be subject to exemption from disclosure;
- The University will aim to respond to your request within one calendar month;
For all other enquiries, you can email us at:
dpo@nottingham.ac.uk
Will I have to pay a fee for requesting information?
Data Subject Access Requests are free to make, however the University is entitled to charge a reasonable fee, taking into account the administrative costs of providing the information where a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. The University will advise you if it believes that such a fee is required. If a requested fee is not paid, the University is not required to supply the requested information.
What if I am unhappy with the way my request is handled?
If you are unhappy with the way your request has been handled you can submit your complaint to the Information Compliance Team at
dpo@nottingham.ac.uk. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office, full details of which will be on the University's response to your SAR.