# ICO publishes GDPR FAQs for charities

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/01/04/ico-publishes-gdpr-faqs-charities/
- Published: 2018-01-04T09:00:35+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The Information Commissioner has published a list of charities’ frequently asked
questions on the GDPR.**

 

The [FAQs](https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/charity/charities-faqs/) cover consent
including where opt in is required, privacy notices, special category data, security,
and when a data protection officer is necessary. They also cover small charities
with links to its dedicated helpline for small organisations, its self-assessment
tool, and its 12 steps to take now checklist.

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> There’s lots of help and advice on our website for charities preparing for the
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Under consent, the ICO says that consent will not be needed for postal marketing
but will be needed for some calls and for texts and emails under PECR. It also says
that if consent is not required under PECR legitimate interests for marketing activities
can be used providing organisations show that how they use people’s data is proportionate,
has a minimal privacy impact, and people would not be surprised or likely to object.

 

In the FAQs, the ICO also says that it is not issuing specific guidance for charities
with its guidance focusing on the general application of the law. However, it says
it is engaging with representatives from the sector to assist them in producing 
their own sector-specific advice and guidance.

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