ISC2 East Midlands Chapter
Last updated: 18th March 2026
1. Introduction
The ISC2 East Midlands Chapter (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with the Chapter, including through our website, events, and communications.
2. Who we are
We are a regional professional community affiliated with ISC2, supporting members and the wider cybersecurity community in the East Midlands.
Contact details:
General enquiries: enquiries@em.isc2chapter.co.uk
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Email: dpo@em.isc2chapter.co.uk
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who is responsible for overseeing questions in relation to this Privacy Notice and our data protection practices.
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Name
Email address
Organisation and job title (where provided)
Event registration details
Communication preferences
Any information you choose to provide when contacting us
We do not intentionally collect special category data.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Manage event registrations and attendance
Communicate with you about Chapter activities, events, and updates
Respond to enquiries
Administer and improve the Chapter’s activities and website
We will only use your data for the purposes for which it was collected.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
Legitimate interests – to operate and promote the Chapter and its activities
Consent – where you have opted in to receive communications (you can withdraw this at any time)
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:
Event platforms or booking systems used to manage registrations
Service providers supporting the website or communications
ISC2, where appropriate and relevant to Chapter activities
All sharing is limited to what is necessary and proportionate.
7. International Transfers
Where third-party services are used that store data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
Event data: typically retained for administrative and reporting purposes for a limited period
Mailing lists: retained until you unsubscribe or request removal
We regularly review and delete data that is no longer required.
9. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:
Access controls to restrict data to authorised individuals
Use of reputable platforms and service providers
Secure handling of communications and records
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise your rights or raise any concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
dpo@em.isc2chapter.co.uk
11. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
12. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Cookies
Our website may use basic cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Further details will be provided in a separate Cookie Notice where applicable.