Privacy Policy

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

GDPR is a European Union regulation that governs the processing of personal data and the protection of individuals’ privacy.
GDPR applies to all organizations, both public and private, that process personal data of EU citizens, regardless of where the organization is based.

Key principles of GDPR include obtaining clear and explicit consent for data processing, ensuring the security and confidentiality of data, and providing individuals with control over their data.

2. UK Data Protection Act 2018

The UK Data Protection Act 2018 supplements and tailors GDPR for the UK’s specific needs.
It establishes the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as the regulatory authority responsible for enforcing data protection laws in the UK.
The Act provides additional details on how GDPR principles are applied within the UK, including provisions related to data processing for law enforcement and national security purposes.

It also includes provisions related to data protection in the context of employment, health and social care, and research.

3. Data Subject Rights

Under these regulations, individuals have several rights regarding their personal data, including:

The right to access their data
The right to correct inaccuracies
The right to request erasure under certain circumstances
The right to be informed about how their data is used
The right to opt out of direct marketing

4. Data Protection Impact

Assessments (DPIAs)
Organizations are required to conduct DPIAs for data processing activities that are likely to result in high risks to individuals’ privacy.

5. Data Breach Reporting

Organizations are obligated to report data breaches to the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and in some cases, they must also inform affected individuals.

6. International Data Transfers

GDPR imposes restrictions on the transfer of personal data outside the EU/UK to ensure that the data remains protected.

7. KYC and AML

In order to prevent money laundering through real estate and protect the industry, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls are mandatory under AML regulations. They are created to ensure that money invested is traceable and not derived from criminal means.

Tracy Fountain Child Welfare Senior Specialist at Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

Priya is a dedicated Social Worker who’s passion towards achieving positive outcomes for children in her care is second to none. She always ensures her academic knowledge in the field is current and this is evident as it translates into her work. I would highly recommend Priya in any progressive organisation that puts children at the heart of all decision making.
Kate Bradley Vice Principal, International Community School, Jordan

Priya Mitchell is so knowledgeable about all things concerning safeguarding and child welfare. She can be fully relied upon in any and all situations and is an excellent member of the team!

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Redah Khan School Counsellor

Priya is an outstanding international safeguarding consultant/school counsellor and professional supervisor who is passionate about the well-being of children. During my tenure as a School Counsellor at Aspen Heights British School, I have had the privilege of receiving external supervision from Priya on a monthly ongoing basis. Her support and mentorship have been invaluable to me.

She has drawn from her own experiences and expertise professionally to provide best practice support solutions and has been instrumental in my professional development. She has consistently demonstrated an empathetic ear, provided encouraging words and steered me in towards creative counselling solutions. This has enabled me to improve my practice and support my students more effectively with greater longer term vision.

Priya was also the founder member of the Abu Dhabi School Counsellors Network which I have inherited from her successors. Her work in Abu Dhabi has been instrumental in paving the way forward for other school counsellors, like myself and also for women of colour in educational leadership roles. I have no doubt that her influence will continue to be felt for years to come and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from her.