MINISTRY OF HEALTH
ST. LUKE’S COLLEGE OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY-MPANSHYA
BOX 32789 RUFUNSA, LUSAKA
At St. Luke School of Nursing and Midwifery, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals whose personal information we collect and process. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
Student Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, contact details, National Registration Card (NRC), academic records, and health-related information relevant to training and clinical placement.
Staff Information: Employment details, qualifications, contact information, and performance records.
Application and Admission Data: Information provided through online or physical application forms.
Financial Data: Payment records, sponsorship details, and related financial transactions.
Digital Information: IP address, device information, and usage data collected through our website, portals, or learning systems (e.g., Moodle or Student Information System).
Your information is used strictly for educational, administrative, and institutional purposes, including:
Processing student admissions and registrations.
Managing academic and clinical training programs.
Communicating important updates, events, and announcements.
Maintaining staff and student records.
Ensuring compliance with national education and health regulations.
Improving our services and systems.
We do not sell or trade personal data. Information may be shared only with:
Regulatory bodies (e.g., General Nursing Council, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education) for compliance and accreditation purposes.
Partner hospitals or clinics for clinical placements and internships.
Financial institutions or sponsors (where applicable).
ICT service providers supporting secure operation of school systems.
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and use data only for authorized purposes.
We employ appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Access to information is limited to authorized personnel only.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. After the retention period, data is securely deleted or archived.
Students, staff, and other data subjects have the right to:
Access their personal information.
Request correction or updating of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of personal data (where permissible).
Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing.
Requests may be submitted to the School Administration Office or the Data Protection Officer.
Our website and e-learning platforms may use cookies to enhance user experience and improve system functionality. Users may choose to disable cookies in their browser settings, but some services may not function properly as a result.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect institutional or legal changes. The latest version will always be available on our official website and administrative offices.
