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Data Protection Officer

The Â鶹´«Ã½ has appointed Alexandra Elliott, Head of Information Management and Compliance, as the Data Protection Officer.

The role of the Data Protection Officer is to:

• Inform staff about their obligations to comply with data protection legislation and raise awareness of data protection issues, for example, through training;
• Monitor compliance with data protection legislation and with the Â鶹´«Ã½’s Data Protection Policy;
• Advise on and monitor Data Protection Impact Assessments; and
• Act as the first point of contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office and for individuals whose personal data the Â鶹´«Ã½ processes.

The Data Protection Officer needs to be notified immediately of any personal data breach and any request from individuals in relation to their data subject rights, such as a request to see what personal data is held about them.

To contact the Data Protection Officer, please email dpo@sussex.ac.uk or telephone 01273 678472. 

Last updated 28 February 2024