Information governance

At Keele University, we handle large volumes of information daily, including personal information about staff and students, financial information, and research data. Information Governance provides the framework to bring together all the legal rules, guidance and best practice that apply to handling information and ensures risks are minimised.

For the public

How we deal with your personal information (for our employees, students, alumni, research participants and visitors). Know your rights over your personal information (for our employees, students, alumni, research participants and visitors). Get non-personal information from the University (Freedom of Information).

Processing

How we handle and process your data

Rights

Individual rights under the GDPR

Access

Access non-personal information from the University

Concern

Raise concern with the University

Information governance policies

The following information governance policies can be found on Policy Zone pages:

The following policies can be found on the IT policy page:

Useful contacts

Information Commissioners Office

The UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.

Keele University's Data Protection Officer

As required by law Keele has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Keele DPO can be contacted if you have any queries or concerns about how we deal with personal data whether you are a data subject or a member of staff needing advice. Contact by email: dpo@keele.ac.uk

Information governance resources for staff (intranet) Information security