Data Protection Policy

DATA PROTECTION POLICY

(UK GDPR 2025 COMPLIANT)

Policy dated: 19 June 2025
Version: 2025.2
This policy is reviewed annually or in response to legal changes and operational changes.
Next review date: 19 June 2026

1. INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

1.1 All individuals have rights under UK data protection law regarding how their personal data is handled. London Dynamo (the “Club”) is committed to processing personal data responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with legal obligations.
1.2 This policy outlines the Club’s responsibilities under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and any applicable updates or successor legislation (collectively, “Data Protection Law”).
1.3 The Club processes personal data of members, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders (“Data Subjects”) for legitimate purposes, including but not limited to membership management, event organisation, communications, and compliance.
1.4 All officers, volunteers, and those working on behalf of the Club must adhere to this policy. Any breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action and/or legal liability.

2. ABOUT THIS POLICY

2.1 This document governs the processing of personal data, whether collected via digital platforms, email, written communication, or other channels.
2.2 The policy applies to all personal data processed by or on behalf of the Club, regardless of format or storage location, including cloud services and third-party applications.
2.3 This policy will be reviewed annually and may be updated to reflect changes in law or Club operations. Updates will be approved by the Committee and published on the Club’s member Forum.
2.4 The Chairperson of the Club acts as the de facto Data Protection Officer (DPO) unless a formal DPO is appointed. Enquiries should be directed to: [email protected].
2.5 Where applicable, this policy aligns with the Club’s obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023, particularly in relation to protecting children and moderating harmful or unlawful content on our digital platforms.

3. KEY DEFINITIONS (UK GDPR)

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable living individual (Data Subject).
  • Special Category Data: Sensitive data including health, race, religion, biometric and genetic data, and sexual orientation.
  • Processing: Any action involving personal data, including collection, storage, use, alteration, transfer, or deletion.
  • Data Controller: The Club, which determines the purposes and means of processing.
  • Data Processor: Third parties who process data on behalf of the Club.
  • Data Subject: Any living person whose personal data is processed by the Club.
  • Supervisory Authority: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO) (optional): An independent advisor responsible for overseeing data protection strategy and compliance.

4. DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES

The Club adheres to the following principles under Article 5 of the UK GDPR:

  1. Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
  2. Purpose limitation
  3. Data minimisation
  4. Accuracy
  5. Storage limitation
  6. Integrity and confidentiality (security)
  7. Accountability (ability to demonstrate compliance)

5. LAWFUL BASES FOR PROCESSING

Processing will only occur where a legal basis exists, such as:

  • Consent (freely given, specific, informed)
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligation
  • Vital interests
  • Public task
  • Legitimate interests, where these are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of the Data Subject

 

Special category data will only be processed under specific Article 9 conditions, with appropriate safeguards.

6. PURPOSE LIMITATION AND DATA MAPPING

6.1 Data is collected solely for the purposes identified in this policy.
6.2 Any new processing activity must be preceded by a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) where required under UK GDPR Article 35.

7. TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR PROCESSING NOTICES

7.1 Data Subjects are informed at the point of collection about:

  • The Club’s identity and contact details
  • Legal basis for processing
  • Intended purposes
  • Data retention periods
  • Recipients or third-party processors
  • Data Subject rights
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the ICO

8. DATA MINIMISATION

The Club collects only data that is necessary, relevant, and limited to the purpose for which it is processed. Officers must ensure personal data is not retained or requested unnecessarily.

9. ACCURACY AND UPDATES

The Club strives to maintain accurate records:

  • Data is verified at the point of collection and through annual reviews
  • Inaccurate or outdated information is corrected or deleted promptly
  • Members can update their data via their account or by request

10. RETENTION AND STORAGE LIMITATION

10.1 Personal data is stored only as long as necessary and is based on purpose, legal requirements, and operational need.
10.2 At the end of retention periods, data is securely erased or anonymised.

11. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

Data Subjects have the following rights:

  • Access to their data (Subject Access Request)
  • Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Not to be subject to automated decision-making without human intervention

To enact your rights please contact the Club to inform us of the details that you require or the changes you wish to make. Verification of identity may be required.

12. DATA SECURITY MEASURES

12.1 The Club adopts technical and organisational measures, including:

  • Encrypted cloud storage
  • Strong password enforcement
  • Device encryption and firewalls
  • Role-based access controls (RBAC)
  • Annual security reviews
  • Audit logging for data access and changes

12.2 For some business activities, we share your personal data with our carefully selected third-party service providers. Where we contract with third-party service providers, we ensure that we have entered into appropriate contractual terms to protect the Personal Data that we share.

13. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

13.1 The Club only transfers personal data outside the UK/EEA where one of the following applies:

  • An ICO-approved adequacy decision exists
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place
  • Explicit, informed consent has been obtained
  • Transfer is necessary for a contract or legal claim

14. DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES

14.1 The Club may share personal data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. CRM platforms, payment processors)
  • Regulatory bodies (e.g. British Cycling, ICO)
  • Event partners (e.g. race organisers)
  • Legal advisors or insurers

15. RIGHTS REQUEST MANAGEMENT (DSARs)

15.1 We will acknowledge all requests within one calendar month.

15.2 We will inform you within one claendar month if an extension is needed.

15.3 The Club reserves the right to refuse clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive requests under Article 12(5) UK GDPR.

15.4 No fee will be charged unless requests are manifestly excessive.

16. AUDITS, TRAINING, AND GOVERNANCE

16.1 The Club will conduct periodic Data Protection Audits to ensure compliance.
16.2 Officers receive training in:

  • Data minimisation
  • Security best practices
  • Incident response
  • Breach reporting


16.3 A Privacy by Design approach is followed in all new projects, systems, or services.

17. DATA BREACH RESPONSE

17.1 The Club maintains a Data Breach Register and notifies the ICO within 72 hours of any breach likely to result in a risk to rights and freedoms.
17.2 Affected individuals will be notified where required by law.

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19. POLICY REVIEW AND GOVERNANCE

This policy is approved by the Committee and reviewed annually or upon major legal or operational change.

For enquiries, contact: Chairperson – London Dynamo

HOW TO CONTACT US

For any queries about your personal data or to exercise your rights, please contact Chairperson

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

SCHEDULE A – DATA PROCESSING OVERVIEW

Type of DataNames, email addresses, emergency contacts, gender, DOB, membership status, financial details, club photos
SubjectsMembers, volunteers, suppliers, partners
Processing ActivitiesCollection, storage, communication, secure deletion
PurposeMembership management, events, insurance, club operations
Third-Party RecipientsCRM providers, payment platforms, insurers
Retention PeriodDuration of membership + 6 years, or as legally required

SCHEDULE B – INFORMATION SECURITY CONTROLS

All officers and volunteers are required to:

  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Lock screens when unattended
  • Avoid unencrypted personal data sharing
  • Use only authorised platforms

 

All data is stored:

  • On secure, access-controlled cloud infrastructure
  • With encrypted backups and secure deletion policies
  • Following a “least privilege” access model