Navigating Trusts In A Data-Driven World: Data Privacy And Data Subject Access Requests

key takeaways

• Trustees need to consider both trust and data protection principles in the context of the trusts they administer.

• Trustees need to be mindful of data protection principles when creating documents, using email, and recording minutes.

• Trustees need to know how to respond to a data subject access request.

This is the second article in a three-part series by the Walkers Guernsey regulatory & risk advisory team.

We explore what trustees need to be aware of when dealing with data and complying with their obligations under the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 and related legislation (the "DP Law").

The first article in the series (available here) covered the key terms and concepts to keep in mind when applying the DP Law in the context of trusts, including the definition of 'personal data'.