Activity 1 There are several reasons why an organisation needs to collect HR data and are no different. During my review I have discovered the following reasons we are collecting this information and examples of information that we are collecting: • Legal requirements- This has covered working time regulations‚ tribunals‚ accident at work reports • To be able to contact family or individuals- This allows us easy access to personal details in case of accidents‚ sickness or emergency contacts
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handling information in health and social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care The Data Protection Act is mandatory. ALL organisations that hold or process personal data MUST comply. The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA 1998) is an act of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament defining the ways in which information about living people may be legally used and handled. The main intent is to protect individuals against
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1. Why Organisations need to collect HR Data‚ and 2 types of data and how they support HR 2. 2 methods of storing records and their benefits 3. 2 essential items of UK legislation relating to storing and accessibility of HR data. 1. Collecting and recording HR data is vitally important to an organisation. The collecting of the data could be to monitor that laws and regulations are being adhered to for example the Health and Safety at work act 1974‚ ensuring that all staff are maintaining
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Unit 302 4.1/4.2 Freedom of information Act 2000 This act give anyone the right to request information held by a school even if the information requested is from the past. The requests must be made in writing and in some cases schools may need to protect information due to confidentiality. How this affects my school • Advice and assistance must be given to anyone requesting information • All information recorded must be professional and relevant not opinions as these can be
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Knowledge Children Act 2006 – Is an Act that defines the new duties imposed on the Local Authorities in respect to improving the Every Child Matters outcomes for pre-school children. The Act also defines new rules in relation to childcare for working parents as well as parental information services. It is aimed at improving the well-being of young children. It emphasises the importance of safeguarding children and young people within an educational setting. If a child discloses neglect or abuse;
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principle of trust. Confidentiality is very important when working in a closely with parents. Some information needs to be shared but only with your superior‚ i.e. head teacher‚ as it will be a matter of total confidence. If you suspect a child-protection issue‚ this should be shared only with your superior and again in strictest confidence‚ and the parents will need to be aware of this. It will be important from the very beginning of your relationship with parents‚ there is an understanding and
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rules and regulations. These are the ones I have choosed for this task: Family Law Act (1996) safeguarding children: This Act sets out guidance relating to safeguarding children. Safeguarding the children in my care it will be my first priority and it will be vital as I will have a duty and responsibility of care towards them. Public Health (Control of Disease) Act (1994) Covers the notification and exclusion periods for certain infectious diseases. I will
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an understanding of many legislative requirements and codes of practice. Included within these are the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ the Children Act (2004) Every Child Matters‚ the Protection of Children Act (1999)‚ Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health ( COSHH) (2002) a Duty of Care and relevant College Codes of Practice. The Health and Safety at Work Act is probably one of the main laws to consider as this not only affects your safety but also those around you‚ staff and learners alike
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top consider are the Data Protection Act (1998) is designed to protect personal data which may be contained in the emails to be accessed‚ so it should be considered when accessing emails. The Telecommunications Act may should be considered as it makes it illegal for messages sent that are grossly offensive‚ indecent‚ obscene or of menacing character‚ upon inspection of the emails it may be suspected that criminal activity is taking place. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) is another
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about each of the legal issues and the ethical issues individually and explain how businesses use these. What is the Data Protection Act 1998? This Act came into force in 1998 and this aims to protect an individual’s right to privacy of their personal data of which is taken and handled by businesses. Personal data does not just mean personal information; it means any data relating to a living person. This means it could include information about current employees and includes their address
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