GDPR and data protection in a cannabis club: what you must know
A Cannabis Social Club handles especially sensitive personal data. Complying with the GDPR is not just a legal obligation: it's what protects your association and builds trust among your members. Here are the essentials.
Members' personal data
Name, ID, contact details, consumption history… these are personal data, and some are sensitive categories. Collect only what you need and handle it responsibly.
Consent and signature
Each member must give informed consent at sign-up. Storing that consent (ideally with a digital signature and date) is your best safeguard if you ever need to prove it.
Retention and security
- Host data on secure servers, preferably in the EU.
- Encrypt passwords and limit access by role.
- Keep data only as long as necessary.
- Have backups.
Members' rights
Members can ask to access, rectify or erase their data. Your system must let you handle those requests easily.
The platform as data processor
When you use a management platform, it acts as data processor on behalf of your club. Make sure it is GDPR-compliant and hosts data in the EU; with Tricoma, for example, data is stored on European servers.
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