What is my data needed for and why is it being collected?

The icon features a rectangle representing personal data, with a plus sign in the bottom right corner. The icon is surrounded by a light green frame. The icon can be used to indicate that the instructions concern the processing of personal data concerning the data subject.

Hobby organisers may collect and use your data for many different purposes. They can ask you for the contact details of you and your parents for communication and informing you about schedules. Your club can also request information on your illnesses and allergies to ensure your safety in the hobby.

The hobby organiser must tell you why it has collected your personal data, what it needs the data for, and how it will use the data. For example, if your team has asked for your health information or details about your illnesses or allergies, it has to tell you the purpose for which it needs that information.

The hobby organiser is only allowed to process your data for the purpose for which it was originally requested. For example, it may not disclose your data to others without permission.

If your hobby organiser has data on you, it is required to tell you

who is responsible for the processing of personal data;
why your personal data is needed;
for how long your personal data will be needed;
whether your personal data will be disclosed to others; and
how you can exercise your rights regarding your personal data.

The hobby organiser usually provides this information on its website. It could have a privacy statement or a similar page on which it describes its processing of personal data. The registration form for the hobby may also have contained information on why you are being asked to provide data.