GMCL Rules Tabs - The Legal Bits

23.2. Your partnership with the league

   23.2.1. Club Officials

     23.2.1.1. At the scale that the league works it is imperative that club officials :-

       23.2.1.1.1. Work with our rules alongside the “Spirit of the Game”

       23.2.1.1.2. Maintain awareness of the latest developments in the league by viewing GMCL website and Twitter output regularly

       23.2.1.1.3. Maintain your list of contacts and keep it up to date for league communications

       23.2.1.1.4. Try to resolve issues between clubs before reference to the league by communication between club senior officials

       23.2.1.1.5. Communicate with league and other clubs harmoniously, reasonably and honestly to resolve problems and reach a solution where possible. Deliberate hindrance, pettiness or malicious communications will not be tolerated and should be reported to the league immediately

23.3. Social Media Policy

   23.3.1. The Greater Manchester Cricket League & GMCL Board will use Twitter as its only Social Media output.

     23.3.1.1. GMCL will use Twitter to issue official notices, statements and links to relevant cricket information for its member clubs and cricket boards as required.

       23.3.1.1.1. GMCL will not respond to direct tweets unless absolutely necessary and reasonable to do so, questions should always be addressed to the league at GtrMcrCricket@mail.com

   23.3.2. GMCL will follow the policy below in all its postings to Twitter.

     23.3.2.1. GMCL fully acknowledges and recognises all member clubs’ and registered club members’ rights to manage their own Social Media outputs and issue their own statements and considered comment on general cricket matters and on any specific GMCL match or event. The league does, however, expect all member clubs’ or registered club players or members’ social media postings relating to the game, their club or GMCL to be constructive and relevant given the unrestricted audience of Social Media sites.

       23.3.2.1.1. The following conditions apply to any social media posting which relates either directly, or indirectly, to GMCL, its officials, its member clubs or its registered players. These conditions also apply to any posting that might reasonably be regarded as reflecting on the league in any way.

       23.3.2.1.2. No social media posting may be made by a member club, registered player or registered member which:

         23.3.2.1.2.1. Contains any threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language or language which may be considered to be harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation.

         23.3.2.1.2.2. Discriminates on any grounds of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, faith, sexual orientation, social class or disability.

         23.3.2.1.2.3. Is detrimental to the interests of GMCL or to the game of cricket in general, or which brings GMCL or the game of cricket into disrepute.

         23.3.2.1.2.4. The individual could reasonably be expected to know would implicate a third party in any disciplinary or legal hearings. This may include, but is not restricted to, the copying and redistribution of any third party social media posting.

         23.3.2.1.2.5. The individual might reasonably be expected to know would undermine the unity of a team, and or the standing of GMCL in general.

         23.3.2.1.2.6. Discloses any matter which is confidential to their club. This may include, but is not restricted to, team selection, tactics & injuries.

         23.3.2.1.2.7. All registered players/members are reminded that while an individual’s opinions may not represent those of their club or GMCL, they can very easily reflect on their club or league. As such, all registered players/members are expected to consider the club and league values in any social media postings that they choose to make.

       23.3.2.1.3. Any club or registered player/member failing to adhere to this code of conduct may face disciplinary measures from the league and may be suspended or banned from representing their club in GMCL competition.

       23.3.2.1.4. Given the potentially severe sanctions following any breach of the code, clubs and registered players/members should keep all login details and passwords secure.

     23.3.2.2. If you are a league club or registered player/member with concerns or if you believe that you are being harassed, bullied or victimised as a result of another member’s posting, it is open to you to take the necessary action but you should notify the league of your concerns by e-mail to GtrMcrCricket@mail.com

23.4. General Data Protection Regulation

   23.4.1. Privacy Notice, Greater Manchester Cricket League

     23.4.1.1. The Greater Manchester Cricket League Ltd is the governing body for cricket in the competition known as Greater Manchester Cricket League (GMCL) and its privacy policy is subject to that of the England and Wales Cricket Board.

     23.4.1.2. Under laws effective from 25th May 2018, we are required to provide you with certain details concerning how your personal data will be used and protected.

     23.4.1.3. Full details of how the GMCL uses and protects your personal data, as well as your rights in respect of it, are in the GMCL Privacy Policy which you can find here.

     23.4.1.4. Names of data controller

       23.4.1.4.1. Greater Manchester Cricket League Ltd (GMCL)

     23.4.1.5. Contact details

       23.4.1.5.1. Current Compliance Director of GMCL,

       23.4.1.5.2. Bill Elkin – Address: 3 Byron Road, Greenmount, Bury BL8 4EN

       23.4.1.5.3. Email: gdpr@gtrmcrcricket.co.uk

       23.4.1.5.4. Phone: 07387 394309

       23.4.1.5.5. Website: www.gtrmcrcricket.co.uk

     23.4.1.6. Categories of personal data

       23.4.1.6.1. Full name

       23.4.1.6.2. Full address

       23.4.1.6.3. Date of birth

       23.4.1.6.4. Email address

       23.4.1.6.5. Telephone number

       23.4.1.6.6. Photograph ID

       23.4.1.6.7. Gender

       23.4.1.6.8. Ethnicity

     23.4.1.7. Sources of personal data

       23.4.1.7.1. You

       23.4.1.7.2. Relevant Club

     23.4.1.8. Automated decisions

       23.4.1.8.1. None

     23.4.1.9. Purposes of processing

       23.4.1.9.1. GMCL will process your personal data for the purposes of:

         23.4.1.9.1.1. Administering support to member clubs to deliver games during the season

         23.4.1.9.1.2. Player identification.

         23.4.1.9.1.3. To enable the communication necessary for the operation of GMCL

     23.4.1.10. Who we will disclose your personal data to

       23.4.1.10.1. Lancashire Cricket Foundation (LCF formerly the LCB) for disciplinary purposes, where specifically requested.

       23.4.1.10.2. Lancashire Cricket Foundation (name and e-mail only) to support free membership of Lancashire County Cricket Club for all registered players and officials.

       23.4.1.10.3. The England and Wales Cricket Board (The ECB) for statistical purposes and disciplinary purposes.

     23.4.1.11. Legal basis for processing your data

       23.4.1.11.1. Performing the administration that it is necessary to operate the GMCL

       23.4.1.11.2. In all other cases: that it is necessary for our legitimate interests which are to regulate the sport of cricket within the GMCL and to ensure that the reputation of cricket is preserved and enhanced, and this does not prejudice or harm your rights and freedom.

     23.4.1.12. Your right to withdraw consent

       23.4.1.12.1. Where you have given your consent to any processing of personal data you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. If you do, it will not affect the lawfulness of any processing for which we had consent prior to your withdrawing it.

     23.4.1.13. How long we will keep your personal data for

       23.4.1.13.1. We will normally keep your personal data for 3 years after your last engagement with us.

     23.4.1.14. Your rights in respect of your personal data

       23.4.1.14.1. You have the right of access to your personal data and, in some cases, to require us to restrict, erase or rectify it or to object to our processing it, and the right of data portability.

     23.4.1.15. Complaints

       23.4.1.15.1. If you have any concerns or complaints about how we are handling your data, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing us at gdpr@gtrmcrcricket.co.uk or by calling the current GMCL Compliance Director, as above.

      23.4.1.15.2. You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.