GDPR & SAFEGUARDING

GDPR & Safeguarding Policy

1. Manor Stories & Interviews

• What we collect: Audio/video recordings, images and written transcripts of your stories. (Our staff are from all walks of life just like you. We want an accessible experience for all, so use multi media to collect our stories)

• Consent: By participating in an interview, you agree to allow CEL:UWB to publish and share your story as part of the community project.

2. Image Gallery & Permissions

• Requirements: All images submitted to the gallery must have the explicit permission of everyone featured in the photo.

• Instant Removal: If you see an image of yourself that you want removed, use our Complaints Link for immediate takedown.

3. Petitions

• Data Usage: We collect names/data solely for the purpose of the specific petition.

• Retention: This information is kept for 12 months as "proof of existence" for the petition's validity. After 12 months, the data is permanently deleted.

4. Data Retention & Deletion

• Images, MP3s, & Contact Info: We keep this data for as long as the content remains live on the site to manage the gallery, beatbox and handle any complaints.

• Your Rights: All data is deleted once it is no longer on the site. However, you can request the earlier deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

5. Cheat Code Politics: Fact-Checking & Empowerment

5.1 Purpose & Accountability

• Knowledge as Power: This section is a pro-resident resource designed for empowerment through transparency. We provide facts about the systems of government and how to use them.

• Neutrality: CEL:UWB is an independent, pro-resident platform.

5.2 Data & The Public Record (GDPR)

• Source Material: All "Cheat Code" facts, stats, and criminal/civil disclosures are pulled directly from the Public Record (e.g., Court transcripts, GOV.UK, official news archives).

• Special Category Data: By using this section, users acknowledge that political information is sensitive. We process this data under the "Substantial Public Interest" condition (UK GDPR Article 9).

• Verification: CEL:UWB provides links to original sources. We do not host hearsay. If a public record is found to be inaccurate, we will update it immediately upon verification.

5.3 Safeguarding & Libel Protection

• The Truth: We stick to verifiable facts. 

• Right of Reply: All named candidates are offered a "Right of Reply." If a candidate believes a fact is inaccurate, they may submit a correction via the Complaints Link.

• Zero Tolerance for Harassment: We empower residents to hold the system accountable through official channels. We do not condone or support the personal harassment, abuse, or doxing of any individual.

5.4 Liability Disclaimer

• CEL:UWB provides information, not legal or professional advice. While we strive for 100% accuracy, we are not responsible for errors in original public source material or for how residents choose to act on it.

5.5 The "Rebel" Voice & Political Critique

5.6.1 System Scrutiny

• Democratic Accountability: CEL:UWB provides a platform for residents to critique the impact of long-standing political "strongholds." Highlighting how current policies have negatively affected our community is a matter of substantial public interest.

• The "Rebel" Mandate: We advocate for a "different voice in the room." Our goal is to empower residents with the knowledge to challenge current council policies and demand representation that aligns with community needs rather than party lines.

5.6.2 Fact-Based Critique

• Honest Opinion: While our tone is critical of the status quo, all critiques are based on the public record of council actions and the lived experience of residents. Under the Defamation Act 2013, we exercise our right to provide "Honest Opinion" on matters of public concern.

• Non-Party Identity: CEL:UWB is not a political party. We are a resident-rights hub. We do not promote a specific party "line"; we promote the "Rebel" spirit of challenging any system that isn't delivering for the borough.

6. Common Ground Exchange: GDPR & Safeguarding

6.1 Data Minimisation & Disposal (GDPR)

• The "Notify & Delete" Rule: To keep our site clean and your data safe, we only host contact details for as long as an item or skill is available. Once you notify us that a swap is complete, your post and personal details are permanently deleted from the website.

• Consent for Display: By using the uploader form, you give explicit consent for your provided contact detail (Phone/Email/Social Handle) to be displayed publicly on the Common Ground Exchange page so neighbors can reach you.

• Manual Control: You can request the removal of your post at any time by using the Instant Removal/Complaints Link.

6.2 The "Meet Safe" Rule (Safeguarding)

• Peer-to-Peer Safety: CEL:UWB facilitates the introduction, but the arrangement is between residents. We strongly advise:

  • Public Meets: Meet in a public, well-lit place for the exchange.

  • Buddy System: Bring a friend or let someone know where you are going.

  • Surplus Food: Ensure all food items are within "Use By" dates and clearly labeled for allergens.

• No Under 18s: The uploader form is for users aged 18+. Young people wishing to swap items or skills must have a parent or guardian facilitate the post and the meet.

6.3 Facebook Group Activity

• Third-Party Hosting: Our Facebook Groups are real-time community spaces. The Common Ground Exchange Opinions are not necessarily the views of CEL:UWB. By joining, you agree to follow Facebook Community Standards and our specific group rules. Groups are moderated for increased protections against hate speech, inflammatory or abusive posts. Such posts will not be allowed on to the platform.

• Data Responsibility: CEL:UWB does not "pull" data from Facebook to the website. Anything you post on Facebook stays on Facebook and is governed by their Privacy Policy.

7. Resident Volunteer Rights & The Collective Ethos

7.1 The Right to Pace (Reasonable Adjustments) At CEL:UWB, we recognise that many of our collective members live with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence. We reject the "hostile deadline" culture of formal organisations.

• The "At-Home" Right: All volunteers have the absolute right to contribute from home, in their own time, and in a way that accommodates their physical and mental needs.

• No Pressure Guarantee: Deadlines do not exist here. Tasks are completed when they are completed. Your health always takes priority over the "Digital Estate."

7.2 The "Butterfly" Principle: Opt-In / Opt-Out We are a family by choice, not by contract.

• Fluid Participation: Members have the right to step back ("Opt-Out") at any moment, for any reason, without explanation or guilt. You can return to the collective whenever you feel ready.

• No Obligations: Being part of CEL:UWB is 100% voluntary. You are never "on call," and you are never required to attend meetings or meet quotas. Group tasks are informal and decided between members on how best to engage and how often.

7.3 Collective Responsibility We operate as a true collective. No single task rests on one person's shoulders.

• The "Step-In" Rule: If a member starts a project but needs to step away due to health or personal needs, the collective will step in to help or hold the space until they return.

• Safety from Hostility: We provide a sanctuary free from the "toxic" pressure of performance. We work together to ensure the work gets done without compromising the well-being of the worker.

7.4 Right to Creative Autonomy Every resident has the right to create and contribute in their own unique voice. We do not force anyone into a "mould." If you have a skill or a story, you share it at a pace that suits you.