Data retention policy
Membership data
We collect your data in order for us to provide you with library services. We do not collect more data than we require to provide you with those services. We will not contact you regarding matters other than those affecting your personal use of the Library without gaining your consent. We will dispose of your personal data when no longer required to supply you with Library services except where outstanding issues need to be resolved or there is a legal requirement for us to do so.
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Students |
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Your data |
Your personal data is uploaded from the Student Database to the Library System once your registration with the University is completed. Each night during your membership of the University your personal data is uploaded from the Student Database to the Library System to record any changes made to your data. Records of the use of your account (transaction data) are recorded on the Library System. |
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How we keep your data |
Your personal and transaction data is held electronically on the Library System. The data is only accessible by Library staff. |
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How long we keep your data for |
Student personal data is deleted within 12 weeks of the expiry of the student registration. Data for students who do not attend the beginning of their course is deleted after notification by the RISIS Office. Transaction data for Students are anonymised and kept indefinitely. |
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How can I have my data deleted? |
Please email risis@reading.ac.uk to |