Data Protection

Poole Bay Methodist Circuit take our responsibilities concerning good processing of personal data seriously. We are accountable legally to both TMCP and The Methodist Church from whom the most up-to-date guidelines should always be sought.


General Information about GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
The following documents are recommended reading for all Managing Trustees – in other words, all members of the Church Council or Circuit Meeting

• GDPR at a Glance
• GDPR in a Nutshell
• Data Protection Do's and Dont's
• 9 Steps to Take Now
• Record Retention Guidance (Updated guidance on how long information should be kept)

Essential Documentation for all Churches and Circuits

• Privacy Notice (must be displayed on noticeboards & websites)
• Template: Processor Record
• Template: Data Collection Form
• Template: Data Consent Form
• Template: Consent Record