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Information Governance

Our Information Governance Framework brings together relevant policies, procedures and controls to ensure that information is managed in compliance with legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements whilst also enabling and supporting institutional objectives and opportunities for business benefits.
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The Framework includes:

  • Legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements
  • Best practice
  • Institutional policies
  • Institutional hierarchy of information governance roles and responsibilities
  • Information Governance Senior Leadership Oversight
  • Training and awareness
  • Reporting and assurance

 

About us

Information Governance at Durham University is supported by the Information Governance Unit.

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Policies

Find out more about Information Governance policies at Durham University.
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Data Protection

We process information about individuals with whom we have dealings, for our own administrative purposes and to comply with our legal obligations.
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Privacy Notices

Privacy Notices inform data subjects about how the University processes their personal data.
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Records and Information Management

Records and information management is a discipline that systematically manages business records and information, from creation through to disposal.
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Freedom of Information

Learn more about Freedom of Information at Durham.
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Get in touch

Contact the Information Governance Unit.

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    • Information Governance Unit

    University Secretary’s Office

    Durham University

    The Palatine Centre

    Stockton Road

    Durham

    DH1 3LE