1. Introduction
Transparency Task Force Ltd (“TTF”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting personal data in line with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and EU GDPR where applicable. This Notice explains how, why, and under what conditions we collect, process, store, and share personal data. This version replaces the policy last published in May 2018.
2. Who We Are
Organisation: Transparency Task Force Ltd
Activities: Publishing Transparency Times, hosting events/symposia, campaigning for financial sector transparency, liaising with regulators, policymakers, and media
3. Scope & Applicability
This policy applies to:
Volunteers, Ambassadors, Supporters
Event attendees
Subscribers (newsletter readers, consultation contributors)
Social media and website visitors
4. Data We Collect
4.1 From You
Name, job title, organisation, contact details
Event registration info and dietary/preferences where required
Subscription to content and communications
4.2 Automated & Technical Data
IP address, browser type, device information
Website and email analytics (via cookies and similar technologies) .
4.3 Third-Party Sources
Publicly available information (e.g. LinkedIn, corporate websites)
Data shared by partners for events or projects.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Consent: For newsletters and marketing emails.
Legitimate Interests: Administering events, volunteer coordination, service improvement.
Contractual: When processing is needed to deliver a paid service/event.
Legal obligations: Compliance with laws or responding to official requests
6. How We Use Your Data
Send updates, bulletins, newsletters, and marketing relevant to TTF’s work
Organise and manage events, including participant administration.
Fulfil volunteer or ambassador arrangements.
Improve user experience via surveys, analytics, and feedback mechanisms.
Facilitate professional networking among participants and the broader community.
7. Sharing & International Transfers
We may share data with:
Service providers (email, IT, analytics) under data processor agreements
Co-organisers or sponsors of events
Regulators, law enforcement, or legal entities when required by law
Transfers outside the UK/EU are only made under adequacy decisions, SCCs, or explicit consent.
8. Sensitive Data (“Special Category”)
We rarely process sensitive data. When we do (e.g. dietary needs, diversity monitoring), we rely on your explicit consent or another lawful basis. This data is always treated with enhanced security.
9. Cookies & Analytics
Use of cookies for core functionality, preference settings, analytics, and marketing.
Visitors are provided with banner controls to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
More information is available in our Cookies Policy .
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its original purpose or legal compliance.
11. Your Data Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccuracies
Erase data (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable
Restrict or object to processing
Portability: receive your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
Note: We may request ID to confirm your identity and will respond within one calendar month.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically (e.g. due to law changes or new services). We will notify significant updates in email or on our website.
Last updated: July 2025
If you have any questions about this Data Privacy Notice, or would like to exercise your rights with respect to your personal data, please contact us through
andy.agathangelou@transparencytaskforce.org or write to us at:
Andy Agathangelou,
Chief Executive, Transparency Task Force Ltd.
45 Creech View, Denmead, Waterlooville,
Hampshire. PO7 6SU.
United Kingdom.
