Privacy Notice - Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA) Survey

Introduction

This privacy notice explains how we collect and use your personal information when you participate in our survey about Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA). We're committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly and securely.

Who we are

This survey is being conducted by Equality Collabs Ltd on behalf of the London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU). We are the data controller for the information you provide.

What information we collect

We collect the following information through this survey:

  • Personal information such as your age range, gender, ethnicity, and borough of residence

  • Special category data including information about racial or ethnic origin, health, and experiences of violence or abuse

  • Your experiences related to CAPVA, including incidents, impacts, and support received

  • Your views on services and support for families affected by CAPVA

Why we process this information

We use your information to:

  • Understand the prevalence and impact of CAPVA in London

  • Identify patterns and trends to improve support services

  • Develop better policies and interventions for families affected by CAPVA

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current support services

The legal basis for processing your information is your explicit consent and the substantial public interest in developing effective responses to CAPVA.

Sharing your information

Your information will be:

  • Anonymised before analysis – we will remove any details that could identify you

  • Accessible only to the research team and authorised staff

  • Shared in aggregate form with partners including local authorities and the Violence Reduction Unit

  • Never used to make automated decisions about you or your family

We will not share your identifiable information with anyone unless:

  • We have your explicit permission

  • We are required to do so by law

  • There is an immediate safeguarding concern

How long we keep your information

We will keep your identifiable information for a maximum of 9 months after the survey closes. After this period, we will retain only anonymised data that cannot be linked back to you.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Withdraw your consent at any time before the survey closes

  • Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

How to withdraw consent or exercise your rights

If you wish to withdraw your consent or exercise any of your rights, please contact:

sophie.maskell@equalitycollabs.com

Safeguarding information

If you disclose information suggesting a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm, we may need to report this to relevant authorities. We will make every effort to discuss this with you first unless doing so would increase the risk of harm.

Changes to this privacy notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to you.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your information, please contact:

sophie.maskell@equalitycollabs.com