Protecting personal data is essential for maintaining trust with customers, employees, and other stakeholders. As digital systems and data use become more widespread, businesses have a responsibility to manage personal information carefully, comply with legal requirements, and prevent misuse or breaches. Responsible data management not only reduces legal and reputational risks but also demonstrates respect for individual rights.

To protect data privacy, businesses should establish clear policies and procedures for collecting, storing, processing, and sharing personal information. This includes ensuring compliance with relevant regulations such as the UK GDPR or other data protection laws, and only collecting data that is necessary for specific, legitimate purposes.

Businesses should secure systems against unauthorised access, regularly review data retention practices, and train staff on data protection responsibilities. Where third-party services are used, contracts should ensure those partners also meet appropriate standards.

By embedding privacy principles into their operations and fostering a culture of data responsibility, businesses can build stakeholder confidence and safeguard the integrity of their information systems.

Are mechanisms in place to ensure the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection of all its stakeholders when processing personal data?

• Information on measures taken to protect data and privacy.
• Number of substantiated complaints received concerning breaches of privacy of stakeholders