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Corporate data privacy notice
Overview of data processing, data subject rights and information complaints.
Contents
What is special category data
Special category data is specific sensitive data which relates to you as an individual. It's considered to be highly sensitive data and should be processed with an even greater degree of care. Special category data is any information which reveals your:
- racial or ethnic origin
- political opinions
- religious beliefs or other beliefs of a similar nature
- membership of a trade union
- biometric data (eg thumbprint)
- genetic data
- physical or mental health
- sexual orientation and sex life