Data Protection Impact Assessment
How we assess and mitigate data protection risks
Somerset Equine Water Treadmill & Rehabilitation Ltd.
1. Purpose
To assess and mitigate data protection risks associated with collecting, storing, and processing personal data for clients and their horses.
2. Description of Processing
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Personal Data Collected | Client name, address, contact details, horse(s) information, service history, booking data |
| Purpose | To provide equine water treadmill and rehabilitation services, ensure horse welfare, manage bookings |
| Data Sources | Directly from clients during booking or enquiries |
| Data Sharing | Limited to necessary third parties (e.g., vets, farriers, payment processors) |
3. Risks Identified
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data breach or unauthorised access | Low | High | Access control, secure systems, regular backups |
| Inadequate client consent | Low | Medium | Clear consent statements during booking |
| Loss of physical records | Low | Medium | Digital records preferred; paper forms stored securely |
4. Measures
- •Encrypted digital systems
- •Strong passwords and access control
- •Staff awareness training
- •Secure payment processing via third party
- •Privacy Policy provided to all clients
5. Assessment Outcome
Residual risk is low. Appropriate safeguards are in place to protect client and horse data.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about our data protection practices or this assessment, please contact:
Somerset Equine Water Treadmill & Rehabilitation Ltd.
Address: Hill Farm, Burtle Road, Burtle, Somerset, TA7 8NB
Email: watertreadmill@gmail.com
Telephone: 07766 225696
Committed to Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. If you have any questions about our data protection practices, please contact us.
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