Record keeping and GDPR

Question 1

How long are records kept

Answer 1

Financial record min 6 years
employment 3 years

Question 2

Microchip forms

Answer 2

dogs 8 weeks
cat 20 weeks

-full name
-address
- number
- original name of pet and current name is changed
- sex
-breed
-colour
-date of birth
-microchip number

Question 3

Data Protection Act 2018/ GDPR

Answer 3

• fairly and lawfully processed
• processed for limited purpose
  -adequate, relevant and not excessive
  -accurate and up to date
  -not kept for longer than is necessary
  -processed in line with your rights
• secure
  -not transferred to other countries without adequate protection