Education Privacy Statement for Community Learning
At BSE, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement specifically addresses the collection and processing of personal data for Community Learning education forms. By providing your personal data to us, you acknowledge and consent to its processing as described below.
1. Information Collection: We collect personal information such as name, gender, date of birth, ethnicity, address, telephone number, email address, and nationality as required under government rules for processing enrolment forms and supporting the delivery of Community Learning.
2. Purpose of Data Collection: The collected data is used to comply with ESFA Funding Rules and to receive funding for Adult Education Budget (AEB) courses. Additionally, special category data related to learning difficulties or disabilities is collected to ensure appropriate adjustments are made for effective learning.
3. Data Sharing: Your data may be shared with Educafe, the local authority, authorised employees in the community learning service, and contracted third-party organisations for marketing and research purposes. However, we ensure that any third parties with access to your data adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
4. Data Storage and Retention: Your data is securely stored in a database. We do not keep paper records. Digital copies of personal and ID documents will be destroyed after 12 months or sooner. We retain your data for a maximum of 5 years, after which it will be securely deleted.
5. Your Rights: You have the right to request actions regarding your data, such as access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and objection. If you have any concerns or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the provided contact information.
6. Complaints: If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
We prioritise the protection of your privacy and adhere to applicable data protection regulations. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us - info@berkshireschoolofenglish.co.uk