Data Protection

Privacy Notice

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our Privacy Notice for information on what personal data we use and how we use it.

You can also view our Data Protection Symbol Truth Promise. The document is a simple visual statement explaining that the Methodist Church will take care of information they collect about individuals.

Guidance and Resources for Churches

The Methodist Church in Britain, including Districts, Circuits and local congregations all have responsibilities under data protection legislation.

The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes offer guidance on data protection and also provide step by step instructions on completing the annual data protection checklist.

Sheffield Methodist District have produced additional guidance and invited all working on data protection in the Methodist to use it:

Sheffield Methodist District Privacy Policy
Sheffield Methodist District – Data Mapping

Other information may be found on the Information Commissioner’s Office website.