Data Protection Policy

Fundraisers for Auchtergaven School (FAS)
Data Protection Policy Statement

About FAS
Fundraisers for Auchtergaven School is a subcommittee of the Auchtergaven Primary School Parent Council.

Its function is to raise money to make the school a better environment for our children.

We work with the school to organise and run the school discos, bingo teas, Christmas hampers, summer fete and other events. Our aim is to raise money whilst having fun!

Types of Information
We may hold information to help is with the promotion and management of our fundraising and committee meeting activities throughout the year.

Typically this may include names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers.

The Data Protection Act 1998 establishes rights and protection for individuals in relation to what information may be held about them and how it may be used. FAS fully endorses and adheres to the eight Principles of data protection, ensuring that personal information held by us is:

1 Processed fairly and lawfully
2 Used for limited, specified purposes
3 Adequate, relevant and not excessive
4 Accurate
5 Not kept for longer than necessary
6 Processed in accordance with individuals’ rights
7 Kept secure
8 Not transferred to countries that do not have adequate protection in place

The Data Protection Act 1998 gives individuals the right to request a copy of any information held about them, upon payment of an appropriate fee and proof of identity.

Personal information held by FAS will not be passed to any other organization or agency without the person’s consent unless:

• There is a legal obligation to disclose the information
• There are exceptional circumstances justifying a disclosure

This policy is subject to regular review to reflect, for example, changes in legislation or to the structure of policies of FAS. A hard copy of this policy is available on request.

If you would you like to know more, please contact Geoff Johnson (FAS Chair) on 07976 424177.

Last updated 22/11/10