Data Protection
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the new EU Framework for data protection. This, along with the Data Protection Act 2018, introduces greater protection for personal data and brings data protection and data law into the digital age.
The University creates, gathers, stores and processes data on a variety of data subjects. The University takes its responsibility seriously and ensures that all processing is carried out in line with current data protection legislation.
Please see our Intranet site Information Matters for resources and further information (Internal use only)
The University's Data Protection ICO notification registration number is Z5761620
Key document for download
Other useful guidelines and policies
Accessing personal information
How to request your personal information via a Subject Access Request
Student privacy notice
Information for students about how their personal information will be used by the University.
Enquirers and applicants privacy notice
Information on how your personal information will be processed while you are enquiring about studying at GCU and your application is being processed.
Visitor and public privacy notice
Information for visitors to GCU.
Policy special categories of personal data and criminal convictions data
Information for GCU staff, external workers, agents and contractors.
Student Guide to Processing Personal Data
Guidance to assist students who may process personal data during the course of their studies at the University.
Guidelines for contacting research participants
HESA Privacy Notices
Information for students and staff about how HESA deal with your data. Provided on the HESA website.
If you have any comments or questions regarding data protection at Glasgow Caledonian University, please contact Information Compliance on +44 141 331 8392 or email dataprotection@gcu.ac.uk