SMB Solutions commitment to protecting privacy and data forms a key policy for Scouting. This policy underpins both this Data Protection Policy and other associated policies used by SMB Solutions, local Scouting and its membership. Each Local Scout Group and District are their own distinct data controllers, separate to SMB Solutions (SMBS) and separate legal entities. This means they are directly responsible for any personal data they process and must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the law. We provide general guidance and signposting to local scouting, including online resources.