GDPR And Safeguarding : What Your Organisation Needs To Know

Summary

• UK data protection law supports, rather than prevents, the sharing of personal data where necessary to safeguard children and young people.
• You must ensure any data sharing is lawful, necessary and proportionate, particularly when handling sensitive or special category data.
• Poor decision-making, whether failing to share or over-sharing, can lead to regulatory action, reputational damage and safeguarding failures.
• This article explains how UK GDPR applies to safeguarding for organisations in the United Kingdom and provides a practical guide to lawful data sharing.
• LegalVision, a commercial law firm that specialises in advising clients on data protection and safeguarding compliance, outlines key legal obligations and risk areas.