Data retention summary

This summary shows the default categories and purposes for retaining user data. Certain areas may have more specific categories and purposes than those listed here.

Site

Category

User Identification

Name, email address, institution/company


Purpose

Consent

User creates their own profile and agrees to our policies

Retention period
3 years
Lawful bases
Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1(a)) The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes

Users

Category

User Identification

Name, email address, institution/company


Purpose

Legal Obligation
Retention period
3 years
Lawful bases
Legal obligation (GDPR Art 6.1(c)) Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject

Course categories

Category

Educational Achievement

Course completion data and grades. Workplace first aid details are required to be kept until the expiry date of the certificate.


Purpose

Consent

User creates their own profile and agrees to our policies

Retention period
3 years
Lawful bases
Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1(a)) The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes

Courses

Category

Educational Achievement

Course completion data and grades. Workplace first aid details are required to be kept until the expiry date of the certificate.


Purpose

Legal Obligation
Retention period
3 years
Lawful bases
Legal obligation (GDPR Art 6.1(c)) Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject

Activity modules

Category

Educational Achievement

Course completion data and grades. Workplace first aid details are required to be kept until the expiry date of the certificate.


Purpose

Consent

User creates their own profile and agrees to our policies

Retention period
3 years
Lawful bases
Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1(a)) The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes

Blocks

Category

Personal Data

Any data about themselves that someone adds to a forum post or message.


Purpose

Consent

User creates their own profile and agrees to our policies

Retention period
3 years
Lawful bases
Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1(a)) The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes

Forum

Category

Personal Data

Any data about themselves that someone adds to a forum post or message.


Purpose

Consent

User creates their own profile and agrees to our policies

Retention period
3 years
Lawful bases
Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1(a)) The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes