1. Introduction
At St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data obtained through recorded telephone calls, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Purpose of Call Recording
Calls may be recorded for the following purposes:
- To improve the quality of our services.
- For training and monitoring of staff.
- To ensure compliance with our policies and procedures.
- To help resolve disputes and address complaints.
- To ensure the safety and security of staff and callers.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Our lawful basis for recording calls is:
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Legitimate interests – to support quality assurance, training, and dispute resolution.
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Legal obligation – where required by regulatory or statutory duties.
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Consent – where applicable and explicit consent is obtained.
4. Information We Collect
When calls are recorded, we may collect:
- Your name and contact details.
- The date, time, and duration of the call.
- The content of the conversation.
- Any other information voluntarily disclosed during the call.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information from recorded calls solely for the purposes outlined above. We do not use this information for marketing purposes or share it with third parties without a lawful basis or your explicit consent, unless required by law.
6. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to call recordings is restricted to authorised personnel only.
7. Data Retention
Call recordings are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the stated purposes, or as required by law or regulatory obligations. After this period, they are securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable).
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Mr David Locke, Data Protection OfficerEmail dpo@saintswilfrids.com