Red Tractor is now recognised as a leader in farm data governance by Farm Data Principles Ltd (FDP) (previously the British Farm Data Council). Red Tractor’s Farm Data Principles Certificate of Registration independently verifies that Red Tractor operates to the highest standards of data security, privacy, and integrity.
FDP is a respected authority in the agricultural sector, dedicated to promoting and verifying best practices in data handling. Their new two tier certification process – Full and Provisional – for farming organisations involves a rigorous assessment of the data handler’s policies, procedures, and systems. FDP perform checks and balances on each data handler statement to ensure that the organisation manages data in line with the data principles.
Red Tractor is one of only four organisations to be granted a Full FDP Certificate to date. The certificate provides additional reassurance to farmers and consumers across the UK.
Red Tractor Chief Executive Jim Moseley commented: “I am delighted to receive this endorsement for Red Tractor’s responsible handling of farm member data. It’s an area where we have a strong track record. Farmers need confidence that their data is being handled with all the necessary consent and security. Quite rightly this is a key priority for our members and the FDP Certificate is one way we can demonstrate how we are always looking to keep pace with best practice.”