Policies and legislation
Our key policies and the legislative requirements they meet.
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Legislation complied with: The Modern Slavery Act 2015
Content: this statement is made pursuant to Section 54 part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that London Business School is taking to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in its supply chains or in any part of its business.
Statement on Compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (PDF, 116KB)
Contact for enquiries: School SecretaryLegislation complied with: Freedom of Information Act 2000
Content: sets out details of the types of information we will routinely make available.
London Business School's Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Contact for enquiries: Freedom of Information Enquiries Mailbox.Legislation complied with: UK Data Protection laws
Content: explains how we handle personal data responsibly in accordance with our role as a registered data controller.
Contact for enquiries: Data Protection OfficerLegislation complied with: UK Data Protection Law
Content: Explains how to raise a data protection concern or complaint and how the School handles these matters, including the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Contact for enquiries: dpocomplaints@london.edu
Legislation complied with: UK Data Protection laws Content: our privacy statement that applies to all London Business School sites and services (but not to external sites, which will have their own statements). London Business School’s Privacy Statement
London Business School's Executive Education Privacy Statement
London Business School’s Privacy Notice for Events
London Business School's Privacy Notice for Research Participants
Legislation Complied with: UK Data Protection Laws, The Obscene Publications Act 1959, Equality Act 2010, Harassment Act 1997, The Protection of Children Act 1978, The Public Order Act 1986, the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and the Terrorism Act 2006. Attention is also drawn to The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2015 which requires universities and colleges to have "due regard for the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism”.
Content: An information security management system of policies, codes of practice and guidelines around information security.
Contact for enquiries: infosec@london.edu
Legislation complied with: UK copyright law
Content: our policy for the removal of content from any of our websites due to infringement of third-party intellectual property rights. To speed up the process, we ask that you comply with the provisions set out in this Take-Down Policy.
Contact for enquiries: Director, Learning Innovation
Take-Down Policy: Addressing Copyright ConcernsLegislation complied with: The Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act (2010) (which requires public bodies to publish relevant equality information by 30th March each year).
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Annual Report, 2025
Policies relating to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Bullying and Harassment (incl. Sexual Harassment) 2025
- Trans Equality Policy, 2025
- Menopause Policy, 2025
- Student Code of Conduct, 2023
- Student Disciplinary Policy 2023
- Assistance Dogs Policy
Contact for enquiries: Belong@london.edu
Legislation complied with: The UK Climate Change Act 2008
The below information relates to London Business School’s sustainability activities and includes policies, reporting and standards related to our environmental and social sustainability activities.
For our policies related to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, please see the relevant section on this page.
- Sustainability Report AY 2024-25
- Sustainability Policy
- Carbon Management Plan January 2025
- Sustainability commitments of our food partner, Lexington Catering
For more information, contact:
Stephen Giles, Director of Sustainability
Rachel Park, Sustainability Programme Manager
It is important that 'Admits' to our Degree Programmes can communicate with each other, student representatives and staff before the start of each programme to experience what it feels like to be part of the LBS community.
Legislation complied with: open access policies set by all major funders including HEFCE, following recommendations set out in the Finch report (2012).
Content: Our policy for complying with the new open access requirements and ensuring publicly-funded research undertaken at the School is openly accessible.
Contact for enquiries: openaccess@london.edu- LBS Open Access policy document (PDF, 232KB)
- Open Access and REF guide
Legislation complied with: The Concordat to Support Research Integrity.
Content: Our policy for handling allegations of research misconduct.Procedures for Handling Research Integrity Concerns (PDF, 671KB)
Legislation complied with: The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
Content: Our policy for ensuring that members of the School community are able to raise genuine and legitimate concerns about potential malpractice without fear of reprisal.
Whistleblowing PolicyLegislation complied with: The Office for Students (OfS) was established by the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 to act as the independent regulator of higher education in England. The OfS requires all higher education institutions in England to publish a Student Protection Plan.
Content: Student Protection Plans set out what students can expect to happen should a course, campus or institution close. The purpose of the plan is to ensure that students can continue and complete their studies or can be compensated if this is not possible.
Contact for enquiries: School Secretary
School Protection PlanPlease visit https://lbspensions.co.uk/ for more information.
Legislation complied with: The Office for Students (OfS) was established by the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 to act as the independent regulator of higher education in England. The OfS requires all higher education institutions in England to meet efficiency, economy, effectiveness and prudence in the administration of resources.
Content: Purchase Order terms and conditions for the supply of goods and services.
Contact for enquiries: procurement@london.edu
Procurement Terms and ConditionsThe School shall process the Consultant’s personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Legislation.
Content: Consultancy Service Provider Privacy Statement
Contact for enquiries: dpo@london.edu
Consultancy Service Provider Privacy StatementIn accordance with its duties under the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, London Business School is committed to securing freedom of speech within the law for its students, employees and visiting speakers.
The School’s Free Speech Code of Practice sets out the steps taken by the School to ensure that freedom of speech within the law is secured. The Code of Practice can be found here.
Institutional Neutrality at London Business School is a statement of the School’s policy on Institutional Neutrality. The statement sets out the reasons for which the School does not take an institutional position on social, political or geopolitical issues which are not directly related to its core purpose.
Contact for enquiries: press@london.edu
Website privacy notice
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In line with our values, we use student personal data to manage and enhance your LBS student experience.
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Our alumni and friends are important to us. We take seriously how we collect, store and process your personal data.
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Find out how we handle personal data from individuals applying to our masters programmes.
Learn moreJob applicant privacy notice
Explains how London Business School collects, uses and protects personal data of job applicants during the recruitment process.
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Find out about the purpose, use and management of closed-circuit television at London Business School.
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