GDPR Privacy Notice
GDPR Privacy Notice for Personalisation Support in Westminster – Clients/Members, Volunteers, Supporters, Employees, Workers and Contractors
What is the purpose of this document?
Age UK Westminster is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.
We are a data controller. This means we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you. This notice explains to you what decisions we have taken in relation to that information.
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We do not have an appointed Data Protection Officer and any queries in relation to how we hold and use your personal information should be directed to the appointed Information & Governance Leads at Age UK Westminster – Liz Tack, Head of Services and/ or Mehfuz Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer. If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your personal information, please contact the Information & Governance Leads.
We are committed to transparency in our data practices. Regular audits and reporting ensure accountability, providing stakeholders with confidence in our data handling procedures.
All staff receive comprehensive training on data protection to ensure they understand their responsibilities and the importance of maintaining high data standards. Refresher courses keep everyone informed about the latest best practices and regulatory changes.
We have a robust risk management framework in place to identify, assess, and mitigate potential data-related risks. This includes regular risk assessments, data breach response plans, and continuous monitoring to prevent and address any issues promptly.
By integrating these additional practices and principles, we ensure that Age UK Westminster remains a trustworthy, professional, and responsible steward of data, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in serving our community.
As part of our commitment to confidentiality, we have appointed a Caldicott Guardian. This senior individual is responsible for safeguarding the privacy of people's health and care information. This ensures that all our interactions with local authorities providing social services within the NHS and patients adhere to your legal rights regarding confidentiality and privacy.
Our Caldicott Guardian is Liz Tack, Head of Services.
She can be contacted via: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk
Address: Age UK Westminster, Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL
Telephone: 0203 004 5610 (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm)
E-mail: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk