I think you need to consult your lawyers on this - data protection is not the primary issue here (although it might be a secondary one).
Jon Baines,
Chair,
nadpo
> On 24 Apr 2018, at 09:15, Michael Lockton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> This is the opening paragraph of our proposed college application form. There is some controversy over the use of the word 'contract', so I would appreciate views.
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> "In order to process your application, contact you in relation to your application and to attend a programme at the college it is necessary to ask for and retain some details about you. By completing this application form and signing below, you are entering into a contract with the college, and we need to retain these details in order to process your application."
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