Data Protection & Privacy

In the digital age, privacy is paramount. LSB takes its responsibilities regarding the security and handling of personal data very seriously. We are committed to processing your data fairly, lawfully, and transparently.

1. GDPR Compliance

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. LSB acts as the "Data Controller" for the personal information we hold about our students, staff, and alumni.

2. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process personal data for specific, legitimate purposes, including:

• Administering your application and enrolment.
• Delivering your academic programme and assessments.
• Providing student support services (e.g., wellbeing, careers).
• Fulfilling our statutory reporting obligations (e.g., to HESA).
• Maintaining contact with you as an alumnus.

3. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you (Subject Access Request).
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you can ask us to delete your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

4. Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our compliance. If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is handled, please contact the DPO at [email protected].