Your Privacy, Respected!
By implementing comprehensive security
protocols and taking proactive measures to protect sensitive data, we aim to safeguard
the interest of each data subject.
While we take steps to minimize the risks posed by cybercrime, and follow proper
file management techniques, proceddures and best practices, we invite you to also be vigilant. Always take care to minimize what you share and note when and where you disclose your personal data.
At Sigma, we continually monitor our systems and utilize good goverance standards to support
learning and administration. See our Privacy notice below:
Created June 2024
PRIVACY NOTICE
The Data Protection Officer is Andrene Barrett, contact 18769177027.
Purpose Of Data Collection and Use
The Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences (the College) takes its responsibilities with regards to the management of data protection. The aim of this Policy is to secure and protect logical data stored, consumed and managed by the College. The College obtains, uses, stores and otherwise processes personal data relating to potential staff and students (applicants), current staff and students, current and former workers, contractors, website users and contacts (data subjects).
How The Data Will Be Used
The data will be used or disclosed so far as is necessary in connection with the respective courses or business of the College.
How The Data Will Be Disclosed
The College must not disclose personal data without proper written authorisation from the data subjects. For example, students’ parents, students’ sponsors etc.(The College to bear in mind Freedom of Information Act and matters within the public interest). No alteration, block or concealment of personal data once a request for authorised access has been made.
How Long Will the Data Be Kept
After seven (7) years, the hard copy file of personal individual data, once confirmed has been scanned must be destroyed by burning/shredding.
Legal Basis for Processing the Data
When processing personal data, the College is obliged to fulfil individual’s reasonable expectations of confidentiality by complying with the Jamaica Data Protection Act 2023.