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This policy is prepared to comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (2018). It is an indication of how the Executive Committee implements the requirements of the members’ and subscribers’ data in order to fulfil the Committee’s legitimate general management and membership purposes of the Party or those subscribing to Socialist Studies.
The General Secretary will act as Data Controller and will collate and hold the master database of all members of the Socialist Party of Great Britain (reconstituted 1991) and subscribers to Socialist Studies. This could include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses. All members’ and subscribers’ details will emanate from this master data base. Application for membership and subscription form for Socialist Studies and the will include a GDPR paragraph (see below) and a Yes/No option for subscribers and applicants to positively opt in and agree to the requirements. From this master data base, information relevant to the Editor and Treasurer's duties will be cascaded as required. No member details will be forwarded to any outside parties unless that member has given specific permission in writing.
Membership of the Party implies acceptance of the constitution of the Party by the member and will be deemed to constitute consent to the holding of relevant personal data for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 and any regulations made thereunder. Any such data will be used solely by the Party for internal matters, and will not be shared by any third party or for marketing or commercial purposes.
Subscription to Socialist Studies will be deemed to constitute consent to the holding of relevant personal data for the purposes off the Data Protection Act 1998 and any regulations made thereunder. Any such data will be used solely by the Club for internal matters, and will not be shared by any third party or for marketing or commercial purposes. Statement to be included on all applications for membership.
Being a member of the Party implies acceptance to the holding of relevant personal data for the purposes off the Data Protection Act 1998 and any regulations made thereunder including GDPR 25th May 2018. Any such data will be used solely for internal matters, and will not be shared by any third party or for marketing or commercial purposes. Please delete to confirm that you understand and agree to the above provisions. Delete as required YES NO
Statement to be included on all subscriptions for Socialist Studies.
Being a subscriber to Socialist Studies implies acceptance to the holding of relevant personal data for the purposes off the Data Protection Act 1998 and any regulations made thereunder including GDPR 25th May 2018. Any such data will be used solely for internal matters and will not be shared by any third party or for marketing or commercial purposes. Please delete to confirm that you understand and agree to the above provisions. Delete as required YES NO
Please return this form with your subscription.
Email Protocol
- The Secretary will send any multiple correspondence via blind copy (bcc) emails. All members’ and subscribers’ correspondence will be distributed by the Secretary.
- The Treasurer will hold all financial matters relating to members.
- The Editor will hold names and addresses of all subscribers.
- It is incumbent for all Executive Committee members to report any alleged data breaches and for that committee to investigate and report on any such incidents.
Statement to be included on both subscription and applications for membership. “Being a subscriber and/or member implies acceptance to the holding of relevant personal data for the purposes off the Data Protection Act 1998 and any regulations made thereunder including GDPR 25th May 2018. Any such data will be used solely for internal matters, and will not be shared by any third party or for marketing or commercial purposes. Please delete to confirm that you understand and agree to the above provisions. Delete as required YES / NO”.