Template: Data protection policy

Having a data protection policy is essential. Use our template to make sure you meet data protection legislation.

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A data protection policy sets out how you will keep data safe and comply with data protection laws. 

This template sets out what you need to cover in your data protection policy.

The policy helps to explain:

  • Why we collect data;
  • What data do we collect and why;
  • How do we use people's information following the law;
  • How long do we keep data;
  • How we keep data safe;
  • What we do if there is a data breach;
  • Who we share data with;
  • How people can ask to see the data we hold about them or ask us to amend or stop storing it.

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Data protection policy template