Data protection guidance
This page contains the definitions, legal basis for processing personal data, specialised guidance, guidance on data processing by students and guidance on data subject rights.
Definitions
Definitions of the terms used in Data Protection legislation
Legal basis for data processing
How to determine the legal basis for processing personal data
Privacy notices
This guidance is for any member of University staff who needs to make sure they have a compliant privacy notice.
Please note: The names 'privacy notice' and 'privacy statement' are used interchangeably.
Specialised guidance
This data protection guidance has been produced for staff by the University Data Protection Officer
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Guidance for staff and students on the processing of personal data using Generative Artificial Intelligence (such as ChatGPT)
Personal data processed by students
Students undertaking research or other work involving personal data
Sharing personal data
These webpages explain how University staff should deal with non routine enquiries to share information about third parties
Data protection and social media
Social media is an important tool for staff and students but use must comply with data protection laws.