Our Privacy Notice

We collect or use your personal data for the following purposes:

1. general research or archiving;

2. the operation of our incident reporting platform (“Reporting Platform”), including research, sharing data with partner law firms, and producing and publishing reports;

3. dealing with queries, complaints, mailing list sign-ups, or claims; and

Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal data. The law says we must have one or more of these bases:

• to fulfil a contract we have with you;
• when it is our legal duty;
• when it is in our legitimate interest;
• when you consent to it; or
• when it is in the public interest.

You can find out more about lawful bases on the UK Information Commissioner’s Office’s (“ICO”) website.

 

Here is a list of the different categories of personal data we collect, all of the purposes for which we may use your personal data, and which of the lawful bases we rely on to do so:

1. General research or archiving

• What personal data we use
  Names
• Contact information (email, phone number)
• Location (city, region)
• Racial or ethnic origin
• Religious or philosophical beliefs

Our lawful basis for using your personal data

Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you do not consent or later withdraw your consent, the Partner Firms may not be able to offer legal advice and/or
assistance as they may not be able to assess the merits of your case.

 

2. The operation of our Reporting Platform, including research, sharing data with partner law firms, and producing and publishing reports

What personal data we use

• Names
• Contact information (email, phone number)
• Location (city, region)
• Age
• Gender
• Racial or ethnic origin
• Religious or philosophical beliefs
• Health

Our lawful basis for using your personal data

Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you do not consent or later withdraw your consent, the Partner Firms may not be able to offer legal advice and/or assistance as they may not be able to assess the merits of your case.

 

3. Dealing with queries, complaints, mailing list sign-ups, and claims

What personal data we use

Our legitimate interest

• Names
• Contact information (email,
  phone number)
• Location (city,
  region)

 

Our lawful basis for using your personal data

Legitimate interests

 

Legitimate interests

We’re collecting or using your data because it benefits you, our organisation or someone else, without causing an undue risk of harm to anyone. All your data protection rights may apply, except the right to portability. Our legitimate interests are below.

Enact Equality collects personal data from people who send queries to ensure we can respond appropriately to their inquiries and provide relevant support. This collection is necessary to fulfil the individual’s request for information or assistance, and it aligns with the legitimate purpose of ensuring clear, tailored and helpful communication.

 

Benefits to Enact Equality:

• Efficient Communication: Collecting personal data (such as name, email, or contact details) allows Enact Equality to respond to inquiries promptly and accurately, enhancing our ability to engage with individuals (including stakeholders, supporters, and the broader community).
• Improved Service Delivery: By understanding the needs and concerns of those who reach out, we can better tailor our responses, campaigns, and resources to the specific needs of the community.

 

Benefits to the Individual:

• Personalised Responses: Individuals benefit by receiving relevant, personalised responses based on the information they’ve provided, ensuring their query is addressed effectively.
• Better Support: Collecting data allows us to follow up on inquiries, offer ongoing support, or share additional resources that may help the individual.