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Submit a data protection complaint

You can use this form to submit a complaint to us about how we have handled your personal data or your data rights.

By "personal data" we mean information that can identify you or another living individual.

We take our obligations under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 seriously and we welcome the opportunity to put things right, so please contact us using this form in the first instance.

You do not have to use this form to make a data protection complaint, but it helps us gather the information we need to deal with it quickly. You can also email us at dataprotection@rcog.org.uk.

Collection of personal data

This form collects your personal data, such as your name and contact details, as you enter them. We use it to manage your complaint, and we will only share it with third parties where necessary to investigate your complaint, or where we have a legal or similar obligation to do so.

You can find out more about how we process personal data and your data rights in our privacy policy.

What happens next

You will receive an automated email confirming we have received your complaint.

Our Data Protection team will review it. We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days and respond as quickly as we can. We will keep you informed of progress and of any delays.

Responses are usually by email, unless you ask us to contact you another way. We may also ask you for further verification or information to help us investigate.

Useful links

Data protection queries form

About you
If you provide a phone number, we may contact you by phone
If applicable – this will help us confirm your identity and find your account
About the subject
Are you making this complaint on behalf of another individual? *
About the complaint
Please include dates and any other detail that will help us review and address your concerns.
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