Data collection

Read our simple guide that helps you collect personal data from individuals in a way that complies with the data protection law's principles.
Overview 
Data Collection: a simple guide is intended to help you collect personal data from individuals in a way that complies with the principles of The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (‘The Law’). 

The Law ensures organisations (known in the Law as ‘controllers’) process personal data fairly and responsibly. ‘Personal data’ is any information relating to an identified or identifiable, living individual and 'processing' is anything your organisation does with personal data. 

If you process personal data, your organisation is legally obliged to maintain an annual registration with us. Our registration guidance provides further information as to when a registration is required and how to create one. 

Getting data collection right is a key component to your overall compliance with the Law, as once you have understood and complied with the principles with your data collection, the same principles apply throughout the lifecycle of what you do with the data you have.