The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information of individuals within the European Union (EU)

GDPR & Data Protection Statement

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework that sets out how personal information must be collected, processed, and protected for individuals within the European Union (EU). It outlines the principles of data management, the rights of individuals, and the responsibilities of organisations that handle personal data. GDPR came into effect on 25 May 2018 and applies to all companies that process the data of EU citizens.

Autism & ADHD collects and holds personal data relating to clients, staff, parents, volunteers, visitors, suppliers, and other data subjects. GDPR requires us not only to minimise the risk of unauthorised access or loss of personal data, but also to demonstrate and document how we process and protect that data.

Our Commitment to GDPR Compliance

To ensure we meet our obligations under GDPR, we are actively:

• Documenting our processing activities and ensuring we have a lawful basis for each type of processing

• Auditing our processes to identify potential risks and creating plans to reduce those risks

• Reviewing and documenting the GDPR compliance of third‑party providers, including updating contracts where necessary

• Maintaining clear processes and procedures to uphold the rights of data subjects

• Regularly reviewing the technical and organisational measures we use to protect data

• Ensuring all staff members are trained in GDPR and our internal data‑handling procedures

Data Protection at Autism & ADHD

We collect and process significant amounts of personal data, and we take our responsibilities as custodians of that data extremely seriously. GDPR provides opportunities to strengthen how we manage and protect information, and we are committed to continually improving our privacy practices.

Our GDPR work is ongoing. We will continue to develop our privacy programme to ensure that all data is handled lawfully, respectfully, and securely. These improvements will never negatively impact the support we provide to clients or the wellbeing of families, staff, or volunteers.

Contact Information

For data protection matters, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
abigail@autismandadhd.org