GDPR for Sports Clubs and Associations
Many organisations may not realise how the GDPR affects them and how they handle data. Sports clubs and associations are typical of the type of organisation that can run into trouble if they are not careful. This article explains what sports clubs need to do to comply with data protection law. It also offers relevant examples of how GDPR applies to sports clubs.
Are Sports Clubs subject to the GDPR?
The GDPR applies in some way to any organisation which collects and processes personal data. This includes all sports clubs and governing bodies, whatever their size or level of funding.