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Preparing the Hague 1996 Case Bank…Policy
Last updated: 11 October 2025
We are committed to safeguarding the personal data shared with the Hague 1996 Child Protection Convention Case Bank. This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the rights you have over it.
The Hague 1996 Child Protection Convention Case Bank ("H96-CB") is operated by the University of Aberdeen. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We collect contact details and professional information that you provide via case submission forms, email correspondence, newsletter sign-ups, or participation in events. Limited analytics data (such as page views) may be collected using privacy-friendly tooling with IP anonymisation.
Personal data is processed to administer the Case Bank, verify and publish case materials, respond to enquiries, manage mailing lists, report on project impact to funders, and maintain platform security.
We rely on legitimate interests to maintain the Case Bank for research and public interest purposes, on consent where you opt into communications, and on contractual or statutory obligations where applicable to research funding requirements.
Data is accessed by authorised University of Aberdeen staff and trusted project partners when necessary. We do not sell personal data. Limited data may be shared with service providers (e.g., secure hosting, email delivery) under appropriate contracts.
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as International Data Transfer Agreements or adequacy decisions are in place.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to deliver the Case Bank and meet legal or reporting obligations. Submission-related data is reviewed annually. Mailing list details are retained until you opt out.
You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, and to data portability where applicable. You may withdraw consent and lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Essential cookies maintain session security for contributors. Optional analytics cookies are only used with consent and are configured to minimise data collection. Further detail is provided in our Cookie Notice (forthcoming).
We implement technical and organisational measures including access controls, encryption, and secure development practices to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss.
For privacy enquiries or to exercise your rights, contact Professor Katarina Trimmings at k.trimmings@abdn.ac.uk or write to University of Aberdeen, King’s College, AB24 3FX, Aberdeen, Scotland/UK. You may also contact the University Data Protection Officer via dpa@abdn.ac.uk.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be highlighted on this page with a revised 'Last updated' date. We encourage you to review the Policy regularly.