What do we mean by personal details

Use of language and sensitive information

You should not use racist, inflammatory or abusive language, or include sensitive information (also called special category information) about yourself or others in your comments.

Examples of sensitive information

Sensitive information refers to:

  • comments from children
  • information relating to children
  • information relating to health
  • information relating to crime

It also means any information relating to an individual’s:

  • race
  • ethnic origin
  • politics
  • religion
  • trade union membership
  • genetics
  • physical characteristics
  • sex life
  • sexual orientation