Data protection policy Template (GDPR compliant)

Our Data Protection Policy Template is aimed at small and medium businesses who want to demonstrate data protection and GDPR compliance. The Data Protection / GDPR Policy Template is a top level document which sets out a company’s commitment to the data protection principles and sets out individual rights and obligations.

What is Data Protection?

The Data Protection Act 2018 was set up as the UK’s standard of implementation of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The Data Protection Act states that everyone using personal data has to follow strict rules called Data Protection Principles to make sure that the information is

• Used lawfully, transparently and fairly
• Used for specific explicit purposes outlined
• Used for what is a adequate and relevant reasons to what is necessary
• Kept for no longer than is necessary 

When should a Data Protection Policy Template be Used?

The GDPR Policy Template should be used with additional documents such as Data Protection Privacy Notices, Employee Confidentiality Agreements and a Data Protection Audit which provide more specific information and procedures relating to different categories of individuals and information security including:

• Information security policy 
• Data protection privacy notices
• Data retention
• Website privacy policy usage
• Data breaches 
• Data security
• Data collection

Is GDPR A Legal Requirement?

GDPR and Data Protection is a legal requirement by domestic UK law in conjunction with the Data Protection Act. That means using our sample template for data protection will help with your legal headaches and put these processes in place to keep you compliant whilst keeping personal data of your customers and staff safe. 

How can HS Direct help you with GDPR and Data Protection?

Along with our template for data protection policy, you may be interested in our comprehensive Data Protection / GDPR bundle which provides over 20 documents to assist your business comply.

Why Choose HS Direct? 

Since 2004, we’ve helped over 10,000 clients with their HR and Health & Safety documentation, saving them time and allowing them to focus on running their businesses. Whether you’re in need of risk assessment templates or method statements, we have everything that your business needs to scale up and quickly fix your compliance headaches.