Code of practice on confidential information

Author:
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE
Publisher:
Health and Social Care Information Centre
Publication year:
2014
Pagination:
36
Place of publication:
Leeds

This code of practice describes good practice for organisations handling confidential information concerning, or connected with, the provision of health services or adult social care. It outlines the steps in the information-handling life-cycle that organisations must, should and may take to ensure that confidential information is handled appropriately. The code applies to any organisation that collects, analyses, publishes or disseminates confidential information, ranging from GP practices and hospital trusts to commissioners and local authorities. It explains how to: establish the purpose of arrangements to handle confidential information; establish and use standards for handling data; recognise objections to the handling of confidential information; implement systems for handling confidential information; adopt sound analysis of confidential data; share information; and dispose of information once it is no longer required. The code is designed to help organisations ensure that the right structures and procedures are in place to help front-line staff follow the confidentiality rules. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
confidentiality, data protection, adult social care, health care, regulation, good practice, access to information, information sharing;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
England
Link:
Register/Log in to view this resource

Key to icons

  • Free resource Free resource
  • Journal article Journal article
  • Book Book
  • Digital media Digital media
  • Journal Journal

Give us your feedback

Social Care Online continues to be developed in response to user feedback.

Contact us with your comments and for any problems using the website.

Sign up/login for more

Register/login to access resource links, advanced search and email alerts