Who will own my data once I submit it?
University of Liverpool
Why do you need my information?
To prepare name badges and to efficiently organise the meeting (e.g., dinner placements, programme arrangements). You will be added to a mailing list for future versions of this conference.
What allows you to use my information?
We are relying on individual consent to use your data for the purpose outlined above. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
Who will my information be shared with?
Your information will only be shared with future organisers of this conference.
Do I have to provide this information and what will happen if I don’t?
You can opt out of sharing your information by contacting the conference organisers directly.
How long will you keep this data for and why?
Your data will be retained until the end of the conference. After we will only retain your name and email address for the conference email list.
How will my information be stored?
Your information will be stored in an electronic format on the conference organisers PC.
Will this information be used to take automated decisions about me?
No
What rights do I have when it comes to my data?
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you may have the following rights with regards to your personal data:
- The Right to subject access – you have the right to see a copy of the personal data that the University holds about you and find out what it is used for.
- The Right to rectification – you have the right to ask the University to correct or remove any inaccurate data that we hold about you.
- The Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) you have the right to ask the University to remove data that we hold about you.
- The Right to restriction – you have the right to ask for your information to be restricted (locked down) on University systems.
- The Right to data portability – you have the right to ask for your data to be transferred back to you or to a new provider at your request.
- The Right to object – you have the right to ask the University to stop using your personal data or to stop sending you marketing information, or complain about how your data is used.
- The Right to prevent automated decision making – you have the right to ask the University to stop using your data to make automated decisions about you or to stop profiling your behaviour (where applicable).
Please note that not all rights apply in all situations. To find out more about your rights under the UK GDPR, please visit the Information Commissioner’s website.
To request a copy of your data or ask questions about how it is used, contact:
Dan Howarth, Data Protection Officer
- Email: legal@liverpool.ac.uk
- Post: Legal & Governance, University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX
Who can I complain to if I am unhappy about how my data is used?
You can complain directly to the University’s Data Protection Team by writing to:-
- Dan Howarth, Data Protection Officer
- By email: legal@liverpool.ac.uk
- Post: Legal & Governance, University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office using the following details:
- The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
- Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45
- Website: ico.org.uk
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