Much to consider here. Notice that the Society have stated nine purposes for which they wish to collect data. If you are still a nominal JW that is information they are holding about you!
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Data Protection Act 1998. Register of Data Controllers
Registration Number: Z4617720
Date Registered: 13-MAR-00 Registration expires: 12-MAR-02
Data Controller: WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF BRITAIN
Address:
WATCH TOWER HOUSE
THE RIDGEWAY
LONDON
NW7 1RN
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This register entry describes, in very general terms, the personal data being processed by: WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF BRITAIN
This register entry contains personal data held for 9 purpose(s)
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PURPOSE 1
Accounts & Records
Purpose Description:
Keeping accounts related to any business or other activity carried on by the data controller, or deciding whether to accept any person as a customer or supplier, or keeping records of purchases, sales or other transactions for the purpose of ensur ing that the requisite payments and deliveries are made or services provided by him or to him in respect of those transactions, or for the purpose of making financial or management forecasts to assist him in the conduct of any such busin ess or activity
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Customers and Clients
Suppliers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Business or other contacts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Healthcare, social and welfare advisers or practitioners
Business associates and other professional advisers
Employees and agents of the data controller
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Central Government
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Religious organisations
Data processors
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 2
Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Purpose Description:
Advertising or marketing the business of the data controller, activity, goods or services and promoting public relations in connection with that business or activity, or those goods or services.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Customers and Clients
Members or supporters
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Donors and Lenders
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
Physical or Mental Health or Condition
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Business associates and other professional advisers
Employees and agents of the data controller
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Political organisations
Religious organisations
Data processors
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 3
Staff Administration
Purpose Description:
Appointments or removals, pay, discipline, superannuation, work management or other personnel matters in relation to the staff of the data controller.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Previous and prospective employers of the staff and referees
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Education and Training Details
Employment Details
Racial or Ethnic Origin
Physical or Mental Health or Condition
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Healthcare, social and welfare advisers or practitioners
Education, training establishments and examining bodies
Business associates and other professional advisers
Employees and agents of the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Financial organisations and advisers
Central Government
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Religious organisations
Employment and recruitment agencies
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 4
Administration of Membership Records
Purpose Description:
The administration of membership records.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Members or supporters
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Donors and Lenders
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Education and Training Details
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
Physical or Mental Health or Condition
Membership Details
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Relatives, guardians or other persons associated with the data subject
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Religious organisations
Data processors
Members including shareholders
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 5
Trading / Sharing in Personal Information
Purpose Description:
The sale, hire or exchange of personal information.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Suppliers
Members or supporters
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Donors and Lenders
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
Membership Details
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Employees and agents of the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Traders in personal data
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Members including shareholders
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 6
Fundraising
Purpose Description:
Fundraising in support of the objectives of the data controller.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Members or supporters
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Business or other contacts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
Membership Details
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Central Government
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Auditors
Members including shareholders
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 7
Legal Services
Purpose Description:
The provision of legal services, including advising and acting on behalf of clients.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Business or other contacts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Membership Details
Business activities of the data subject
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Healthcare, social and welfare advisers or practitioners
Business associates and other professional advisers
Employees and agents of the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Private investigators
Local Government
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Religious organisations
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 8
Realising the Objectives of a Charitable Organisation or Voluntary Body
Purpose Description:
The provision of goods and services in order to realise the objectives of the charity or voluntary body.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Customers and Clients
Suppliers
Members or supporters
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Business or other contacts
Employees of other organisations
Donors and Lenders
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Education and Training Details
Employment Details
Goods or Services Provided
Racial or Ethnic Origin
Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
Membership Details
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Relatives, guardians or other persons associated with the data subject
Healthcare, social and welfare advisers or practitioners
Business associates and other professional advisers
Employees and agents of the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Religious organisations
Members including shareholders
Customers and clients of the data controller for goods and services
Transfers:
Worldwide
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PURPOSE 9
Crime Prevention and Prosecution of Offenders
Purpose Description:
Crime prevention and detection and the apprehension and prosecution of offenders.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Offenders and suspected offenders
Witnesses
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Employment Details
Religious or Other Beliefs Of A Similar Nature
Sexual Life
Offences (Including Alleged Offences)
Criminal Proceedings, Outcomes And Sentences.
Business activities of the data subject
Details of complaints
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D) (1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Relatives, guardians or other persons associated with the data subject
Healthcare, social and welfare advisers or practitioners
Business associates and other professional advisers
Employees and agents of the data controller
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Police forces
Voluntary and charitable organisations
Religious organisations
The media
Other statutory law enforcement agencies, investigating bodies
Transfers:
Worldwide
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