This Privacy Notice explains how Ensign collects, uses, and shares personal data. It emphasizes that personal information is essential for carrying out their mission. The notice outlines the types of information collected, the purposes for using it, and the circumstances under which data may be shared with others. It applies to individuals and organizations interacting with the project through various engagement methods.
Our policy complies with UK law accordingly implemented, including that required by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The Ensign project is an EPSRC Prosperity Partnership, which brings together academia, the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) agency, and industry. Its main goal is to enable and accelerate the energy transformation. The project is led by Professor Campbell Booth from the University of Strathclyde (academic leader) and Parham Momeni from SP Energy Networks (business leader), with overall project management handled by the University of Strathclyde.
The project collects personal data directly from individuals or, in some cases, from publicly accessible sources such as organizational websites. If data is obtained from other sources, individuals will be informed. The types of personal data collected include name, organization, job title, email address, and phone number. The legal basis for this data collection is consent, and individuals can withdraw consent at any time.
For those attending in-person consultation events, photographs, videos, and recordings may be taken for research purposes and possibly used in promotional materials on websites and social media. People will be notified when filming occurs, and their participation in promotional content will require prior consent. Some images or recordings may be kept for archiving purposes in the public interest.
The Ensign project collects personal data either directly from individuals or from publicly accessible sources, such as organisational websites. If your information is obtained from other sources, you will be notified. The types of data collected include your name, organisation, job title, email address, and phone number. The legal basis for collecting this information is consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
For individuals attending in-person consultation events, the project may take photographs and recordings, which may be used in research or for publicity purposes, both online (websites and social media) and in print. Participants will always be informed when filming occurs, and their participation in promotional materials will only occur with their consent. Some recordings or images may be retained for public interest archiving.
A data-sharing agreement exists between the University of Strathclyde, University of Liverpool, University of St Andrews, and Heriot-Watt University to support the research activities of the Ensign project.
The project may also engage external organizations as data processors, for example, to provide IT services and communication systems. In some cases, the project may be legally required to share information with third parties, such as to fulfil statutory or regulatory obligations.
Your data will be retained for the duration of the project and for up to six years afterward, primarily for the purpose of updating you on the outcomes of the research. You can withdraw your consent at any time, in which case your data will no longer be retained beyond that point.
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