Lawful Basis Guidance
Guidance on how to determine the lawful basis for processing personal data. This is a key part of a privacy notice. Please use the University / Research Services Guidance in the first instance. Other links are provided to clarify difficult areas.
University: official lawful basis guidance
University guidance on how to determine the lawful basis for processing personal data.
How to carry out a legitimate interests assessment
The University's guide to determining whether legitimate interest can be used as a lawful basis for processing (includes links to templates and examples)
Using consent as a lawful basis for processing
The University's guidance on when and how to use consent as a lawful basis for processing
Research Services: lawful basis guidance for research projects
Research Services guidance on selecting a lawful basis for research. It isn't possible to link directly to the relevant information, please go to: Lawful - selecting a lawful basis for the processing of personal data
Health Research Authority advice on Consent in Research
This link is provided as a very clear outline and contrast of the use of consent under GDPR and the common law duty of confidentiality, and is included here for clarification if things are getting confusing. Please use Research Services Guidance in the first instance.
Consent under the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality
A useful link to the Department of Health guidance on consent under the common law. It is important not to confuse this with consent as a basis for processing under the GDPR. This link is included as a good starting point if things are getting confusing - please check the Research Services advice on this.