Information Commissioner to look at evidence of wealth screening of former students before approaches made for donationsUniversity fundraising is to be examined by the Information Commissioner after allegations emerged that the personal data of some alumni was being misused. Elizabeth Denham has committed to look at evidence which allegedly shows UK universities belonging to the Russell Group sent former students’ data to firms for wealth screening before approaching them for donations. She said she would assess whether any rules had been broken and if institutions had failed to tell people their personal information would be shared. Continue reading…
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