The Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit (hereafter referred to as ‘the Unit’) complies with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018 with regard to the collection, storage, processing and disclosure of personal information and is committed to upholding the their core Data Protection Principles. All of the legislation is based around the notions of principles, rights and accountability obligations. The legislation is regulated in the UK by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as well as the courts.

Personal information collected on this website will be used only for the purpose stated (such as the processing of PhD studentship applications) and such information will be held for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purpose. Supply of such information implies consent to the Unit retaining and using the information as stated. Personal information will not be sold or transferred to third parties, except with your explicit consent.

The Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit is part of the University of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge Privacy Policy page provides provides further details on their responsibilities and your rights under the Act.

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