All Branch Officers will be regarded as Data Processors. A Data Processor is responsible for processing personal data and responsible to the Data Controller (Regional Officer).
As a Data Processor under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) you have specific legal obligations; for example, you are required to maintain records of personal data and processing activities. You will have legal liability to inform your Data Controller if you are responsible for a breach.
What you need to do:
- Branch Officers should request a copy of their membership list via branch@ukip.org as and when required.
- Membership Lists will include extra columns showing the members who have given their consent to receive information under the following categories:
- Conferences, Events or Promotions
- Fundraising, Appeals or Raffles
- Newsletters and Magazines
- Party Updates and Policies
- Members will also have given their preferred contact method:
- Letter (Mail)
- Email or
- Telephone (Call)
- When sending out a Branch Communication you must ensure that you record the legal justification (compliant with the Member's preferences) together with the subject and date of the communication. A spreadsheet (Communication Log) is attached to help you.
- Communication logs must be sent to your Data Controller at the end of each month.
- If you make a mistake or receive a complaint you MUST report this to your Data Controller (Regional Officer or Regional Chairman) within 48 hours.