Guidance

LGBT veterans: testimony privacy notice

Published 13 December 2023

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  1. Your testimony will be collected and retained by the MOD and will be transferred to The National Archives at an appropriate time in accordance with MOD’s obligations under the Public Records Act 1958. Anonymised statistics relating to uptake of restorative measures may be retained by MOD. We will not pass the information we collect to anyone else without your consent.

  2. MOD will only use the additional information provided (aside from your testimony) collected by email or via the template for Recommendation 49 to verify your service and/or contact you requesting further information required to verify your service.

  3. MOD will ensure that all personal data is processed in compliance with UK Data Protection legislation and the MOD’s Privacy Notice. By submitting your testimony to the LGBT-FurtherTestimonies@mod.gov.uk mailbox you are confirming that you wish to participate in the collection of your testimony, and you agree to provide your personal data for the purposes described above.

If you do not agree to the above, please do not send your testimony.

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