GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are designed to give you more choice in how you are contacted and you’re your data (for example you name and address) is used. The new law also makes it easier to find out how your information is processed and protected.

Annual Checks

GDPR Return 2026 (due by 31st July 2026)

The Annual Checklist is a simple google form.

Please review the detailed Checklist (Data Protection Annual Checklist and Guidance - Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (tmcp.org.uk)) which you need to undertake under each step on the Annual Checklist.

Resources

TMCP have released the following short videos:

Please bear in mind that from 2022 onwards, Managing Trustees need to complete the checklist by 31st May each year. This date conincides with the anniversary of the implementation of GDPR.

The Managing Trustees have advised that there are now three new resources available (June 2021)

Updated Retention Schedule for Managing Resources
The Annual Checklist in a shortened Word version
Guest Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy

All Data Breaches should be reported to the District Data Champion for advice.

Breach Record Template