Health Knowledge Privacy Policy
The Health Knowledge resource is managed/owned/operated by the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) which is a registered charity in England and Wales (263894). We understand that your privacy and the security of your personal information is important and we are committed to protecting your privacy when you visit the website.
FPH works to protect your privacy and personal data at all times in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains how FPH collects, uses and protects any personal information that you provide.
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we collect, what we do with it, our lawful basis for processing and how we secure your information. We will also explain your rights in relation to the personal information we hold and how you can exercise your rights or register a complaint.
The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is the data controller and is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (Registration Number Z1304934).
Contact details: Public Health, 4 St Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3696 1462
Email: datacontroller@fph.org.uk.
Information that we collect and why:
When you visit the website we collect your IP address and technical information regarding your device and information about your visit, including information about the way you use the website.
We do not use information gained in this manner in a way that any individual can be identified. We will use this information to understand our users better, and to determine aggregate trends. We may share this kind of data with selected third parties to assist with these purposes.
Our lawful basis for collecting information when you visit the website is for our legitimate interest to ensure the efficient running and security of the site.
Where does FPH store your data
We will store data given directly to us within the United Kingdom and/or the European Economic Area ("EEA"). FPH does use third parties to process data on its behalf. If any processing takes place outside the United Kingdom or, where applicable, outside the EEA, it is subject to contractual restrictions such as standard contractual clauses and appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations. If any processing, takes place outside the EEA, it is subject to contractual restrictions such as
- the country to which the personal information is to be transferred ensures an adequate level of protection for personal information;
- we have put in place appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information, such as an appropriate contract with the recipient.
- the transfer is necessary for one of the reasons specified in data protection legislation, such as the performance of a contract between us and you; or
- you explicitly consent to the transfer.
If you select the Join Us option on the website, you will be directed to the main website of the FPH. For information on how the FPH will process your personal information please visit: https://www.fph.org.uk/privacy-policy/
How we store and protect personal information
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. We have put in place appropriate organisational and technical measures to meet our legal obligation to ensure the security of your personal information. We use industry standard security and firewalls. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards in connection with the collection, storage and disclosure of your information. We keep personal information for only as long as necessary for our operational purposes and to meet our legal and contractual obligations. In most cases, our retention period will come to an end when we no longer require your information. We dispose of information by deleting it from all our systems.
Your data protection rights
The UK GDPR provides the following rights for individuals. FPH recognises and respects these rights and is committed to helping individuals exercise them appropriately.
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Your Right |
What it Means |
Limitations or Conditions |
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Right to be informed |
You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. This Privacy Policy, and related notices provided to you, ensure you are aware of why and how your data is used. |
Information must be concise, transparent, intelligible, and easily accessible. |
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Right of access |
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. This is commonly known as making a "Data Subject Access Request" (DSAR). |
We must verify your identity before disclosure. Your request must not adversely affect the rights of others (e.g., confidentiality obligations). |
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Right to rectification |
You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected, or incomplete data completed. |
We encourage you to keep your details up to date via the Members Portal where possible. |
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Right to erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") |
You can request that we delete or remove your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing, such as if the data is no longer necessary or you withdraw consent. |
This right does not apply if we are required to retain your data to comply with legal obligations or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims. |
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Right to restrict processing |
You have the right to request the restriction or suppression of your personal data in certain circumstances, for example, if you contest the accuracy of the data or object to its use. |
When processing is restricted, we are permitted to store your data but not use it. |
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Right to data portability |
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to request that we transmit that data to another organisation. |
This right applies only to data processed based on your consent or under a contract, and where the processing is carried out by automated means. |
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Right to object |
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. |
Where you object to processing based on legitimate interests, we will assess whether we have compelling legitimate grounds to continue processing. You can object to direct marketing at any time. |
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Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling |
You have rights related to automated decision-making and profiling, where decisions are made without any human involvement and can significantly affect you. |
FPH does not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that would have a legal or similarly significant effect on you. |
If you wish to exercise these rights, contact the data protection officer at datacontroller@fph.org.uk.
Use of Cookies
Cookies provide information regarding the computer used by a visitor. We may use cookies where appropriate to gather information about your computer in order to assist us in improving our website.
We may gather information about your general internet use by using the cookie. Where used, these cookies are downloaded to your computer and stored on the computer's hard drive. Such information will not identify you personally; it is statistical data which does not identify any personal details whatsoever.
You can adjust the settings on your computer to decline any cookies if you wish. This can be done within the ‘settings’ section of your computer. For more information, please read the advice at AboutCookies.org.
Changes
We may make changes to this policy from time to time. If we change our privacy policy we will post the change on this page. The amended policy will apply from the date it is posted on our site. If you have any queries regarding this privacy policy, please contact: the Data Protection Officer at datacontroller@fph.org.uk
How to Complain
If you wish to make a complaint, then please contact datacontroller@fph.org.uk in the first instance.
The UK regulator for privacy law is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). See their website for further information on your rights. You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.
Policy Review and Document History
This policy will be reviewed annually or when significant changes in data protection laws occur.
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Last review date |
September 2023 |
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Last modification date |
May 2025 |
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Next review date |
May 2026 |