University Secretary
Data Protection
The University of Portsmouth, in its role as a centre of knowledge, research, education and training, holds a great deal of information about the people who study or work here. The way in which the University manages this personal information is governed by the Data Protection Act 1998.
These web pages aim to explain how the University manages information in line with the Data Protection Act, and the implications for both staff and students. There is a general explanation of the most relevant parts of the Data Protection Act that are applicable to everyone, followed by information for students and staff on how both groups are affected by the legislation - your rights and responsibilities.
The University's commitment to managing personal data properly is underpinned by the University's Data Protection Policy.
For more information on any of the following topics, either contact the University's data protection officer Samantha Hill on extension 3642 or by e-mail at samantha.hill@port.ac.uk or click on the appropriate link below:
The Data Protection Act 1998
- The Legislation
- Requirements
- Data Protection Principles
- Data Subject Rights
- Sensitive Data
- Subject Access Request
Data Protection and What it Means for Students
- What Data Do We Process?
- Sensitive Information
- Use of Your Personal Data
- Disclosure of Your Personal Data
- Your Rights
- Your Responsibilities
Data Protection and What It Means for Staff
(Please note that this section can only be accessed within the intranet)
Staff Members as Data Subjects:
- What Do We Process?
- Sensitive Information
- Use of Your Personal Data
- Disclosure of Your Personal Data
- Your Rights
- Your Responsibilities
Staff Members as Data Processors: