Privacy Notice

This privacy notice explains how we collect and use your personal data when you register for our seminar via the website.

Controller Identity and Contact Details

FERC is the data controller responsible for your personal data. ERM is the host of the website.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
Email: robin.griffin@ferc.gov

Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data via the sign-up form:

• Name
• Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To manage your seminar registration
• To communicate with you regarding the seminar
• To facilitate networking among attendees through a shared attendee list

NOTE: we do not collect analytics or cookies data on this website.

The legal basis for processing is:

• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) – to organise and administer the seminar effectively
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) – for inclusion in the attendee list

Attendee List Sharing

An attendee list containing names and, where applicable, contact details may be shared with other seminar participants. You will only be included on this list if you consent, and can withdraw this consent/opt out at any point before the seminar or after.

Data Recipients

Your personal data will only be shared with:

• Seminar organisers and administrative staff
• Between ERM (website host) and FERC for the purposes of website operation and seminar management
• Other attendees (only if you have not opted out of the attendee list)

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Administer the seminar
• Comply with legal or administrative requirements

After this period, your data will be securely deleted.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

Provision of Data

Providing your personal data is necessary to register for and participate in the seminar. Without this information, we may not be able to process your registration.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be communicated appropriately. 
If you wish to opt out of the attendee list or exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details above.