Postby lajackson » Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:38 am

The previous post by johnshaw responds to a post that was not approved by the moderators because it contained specific information that is not on topic for the Forum. With regard to this topic:



The Church is aware of GDPR and many things are happening behind the scenes with regard to the privacy of member data and this specific new EU rule, along with other privacy laws and requirements around the world.



These matters are more appropriately discussed with priesthood leaders, who will elevate any concerns as needed. For example, in the Forum you often see a reply that simply says to speak with your bishop or stake president. The stake president meets regularly with the other stake presidents and the mission president in a coordinating council meeting conducted by an area seventy or the area presidency. This is where these important matters can be coordinated in accordance with Church policy and procedures. These are not usually technical matters that can be resolved here at the Forum.



Of course, we all have a responsibility to keep membership and financial information private according to the procedures in the Handbook and other Church policy documents. When there is a concern about something we may observe, it is certainly appropriate to take these concerns confidentially to our priesthood leaders, who will act on them or elevate them to a level of responsibility where any concerns may be resolved.



Because this is a public forum, discussions here should be of a general nature without specifics, and with the aim of providing suggestions and ideas to other clerks and leaders to help them successfully fulfill their callings.



I believe there is much information of value and that there are still suggestions to be shared that will benefit us all.