The rights people have over their data

The United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR), part of the Data Protection Act 2018,  gives people legal rights over their personal data.

The United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR), part of the Data Protection Act 2018,  gives people the following legal rights over their personal data. 

Special category data

Certain types of data need stronger protection. This includes information relating to: 

  • Race or ethnic background;
  • Political opinions;
  • Religious or philosophical beliefs;
  • Trade-union membership;
  • Genetics;
  • Biometrics (e.g. a fingerprint or facial scan used to identify a person);
  • Health;
  • Sex life; or
  • Sexual orientation (sexuality).

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the lead regulator on data protection in the UK and so can provide the most up-to-date information on the issue. They offer extensive guidance on a range of topics of relevance to fundraising, including:

If you process personal data, you may be required to pay the ICO data protection fee.