Frequently asked questions

To find out more about the questions asked in our annual data submission survey, please see the D&I survey information page.

A basic data set is required from all Signatories, that we would expect all organisations to already hold in their HR systems. This data is gathered annually (typically in summer and autumn) and submitted online via a Typeform survey. We may also request for further data can be entered on an optional basis, enabling richer insight and analysis. 

Please note that no personal data is gathered at any point and all data is covered by NDA.

To find out more about the questions asked in our annual data submission survey, see the D&I survey information page.

We use your data to create an annual Diversity in Tech report, which showcases the curated D&I information we amass from our Signatory base of companies with tech needs in the UK.  The 2022 Diversity in Tech report used data from 649 organisations and 210,245 people working in technical roles in the UK. We estimate that this represents around 15-16% of the current tech-skilled labour force — making this one of the largest, broadest, and most up-to-date available datasets of its kind. Through the provision of data in this report, we are able to provide a unique lens on D&I alongside actionable insights and benchmarking information.

GDPR

The D&I data we collect from you in our survey does not fall under GDPR because we do not collect personal information relating to individuals. All D&I numeric data is requested as an aggregated number.

Whilst we do ask for the email address of a key contact at the start of the survey, so that we can send you a copy of your responses and confirm your organisation has submitted data, this is an email address that you gave us legitimate consent to store under GDPR when you signed up to be part of TTC. There is no other data relevant to GDPR that we request during the survey.

You can view our data protection and privacy policy here.

Confidentiality

In terms of the confidentiality of your data, if your data could make individuals or your company identifiable due to a small sample size, we will aggregate the data into a larger sample to protect your confidentiality. We  will also omit this data from our reports if it becomes possible to deduce your organisation's information.  

In the past we have sought permission from specific organisations to include segments of your response in our reports, either anonymously or attributed, according to the specific Signatory's request. We will never publish information from your response without your permission in writing from your organisation's designated contacts. 

Where Signatories give us permission to do so, we will continue to keep the data submission on file for the purposes of record keeping and D&I insights. The majority of Signatories have given permission in the past for their submission's to be kept on file for this purpose.  Any use of your survey responses will always prioritise maintaining confidentiality and anonymity in any public forum and your response will only be used for the purpose of the TTCs D&I work. 

If you would like to discuss this with us because your organisation has alternative needs, please contact Karen Blake: karen.blake@techtalentcharter.co.uk.

Tools and platforms we use

We collect your data using a secure platform called Typeform, which is a commonly used survey tool. 

At the end of the survey period, we download the responses into a spreadsheet which is stored in a restricted file in TTCs Google Work Suite. 

To get a clearer sense of how we use your data,  please view our most recent Diversity in Tech report.

The annual report allows companies to measure their own data against the TTC's wider Signatory group, as well as companies of similar size, sector, etc. 

Data is the way in which we cut through our assumptions. It enables us to have tough conversations in an informed and productive way and to identify the most promising solutions. This is why submitting diversity data is one of four things a company must commit to when signing up to the TTC. We know that simply having this data recorded does not result in a more diverse workforce. It’s a vital first step but must be linked to action. Our intention is to support organisations, particularly those early on in their D&I journey, who wish to develop their D&I data strategy to be as inclusive and thorough as possible. We do this through the various elements within our toolkit.

The 2022 Diversity in Tech report uses data from 649 organisations.

Data gathering opened on 10 July 2023. The deadline is end of the day 28 September 2023. Companies have just under three months to complete their submission and our team is on standby to help, should you need any support. 

The 2023 data collection information is now available and you can access it on our 2023 data collection information page.

You can also join one of our data collection information sessions, where you can raise questions.

The TTC was founded by a number of organisations across the recruitment, tech, and social enterprise fields, including Monster.co.uk, Code First Girls, Stemettes, Apps for Good, RBI, Michael Page, S3 Group, JLR Solutions, and Global Radio. From early 2017, engagement widened further to Nationwide, the BBC, Aptum, Tech UK, Tech London Advocates, and the Cabinet Office. 

Since 2017, the TTC has grown its Signatory base rapidly with the support of the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), who are leading on the UK digital skills agenda for the current government. We have more than 800 Signatories who are committed to driving greater diversity and inclusion in tech.

The TTC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and we are run as a non-for-profit organisation.

The TTC has a board of 5 directors who work closely with our leadership team. Members of both groups can be found on our About the TTC page.

The TTC also meets quarterly with our Principal Partners. In these meetings, where we report on our activity and progress, and seek their advice and input related to our strategy direction.