Explain the Importance of CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION Define Data Protection Act 1998 It is a law that protects personal privacy and upholds individuals’ rights. It applies to anyone who handles or has access to information about individuals. The Act also gives rights to the people the information is about. By law‚ everyone in the workplace must follow the rules set out in the Act and help protect individuals’ rights. It is important to maintain confidentiality on a childcare setting
Premium Data Protection Act 1998 Confidentiality Privacy
aware of it to be acknowledged as a professional. data‚ since all you had to do was to lock the one existing copy into a safe or something similar and destroy outdated information. The Data Protection Act (1998) added a legal obligation to the ethical principles already mentioned in the various codes of conduct and therefore reinforces the responsibility of the professionals. If you as a professional fail to abide this law and the personal data you processed is used by In my opinion Information
Premium Data Protection Act 1998 Meaning of life Professional
procedures of own organisation and awarding organisation should be followed where relevant to assessment procedures. Burton and South Derbyshire College’s health and safety policy ensures that the College complies with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA)1974 and related Regulations. This places a legal responsibility upon the assessor‚ as well as the organisation and the learners. The health and safety of yourself‚ your colleagues and your learners is of paramount importance and this includes
Premium Law European Union Data Protection Act 1998
Types of Data That Should Be Recorded and the Reasons Why 2 Methods of Storing HR Data 2 Paper Method 2 Digital Method 3 UK Legislation regarding HR Data 4 Bibliography 5 Introduction This report on data management; has been compiled to explain to you the reasons why HR data is important to an organisation‚ the types of data that should be recorded‚ the methods for collecting HR data and some of the UK legislation surrounding the recording‚ storing and accessibility of HR Data. Types of Data That Should
Premium Data Protection Act 1998 Data Data management
paramount. Staff have to read and understand the Data Protection Act of 1998. We have to make sure that we are clear about our standards of conduct‚ that we are expected to meet. We are encouraged to use the codes of conduct to maintain our own practice is good and we need to look at any area’s where we can improve on. When it comes to Medication‚ staff have to make sure that all stock is listed on the MAR sheet. The Human Rights Act 1998 details the right to a private life. There is also
Premium Human rights Law Data Protection Act 1998
of legal requirements for handling information. • THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 – The Data Protection Act 1998 is a piece of legislation which defines the law on processing data of people living within the United Kingdom. The Data Protection Act 1998 is set out in eight principles: 1. Personal data must be processed fairly and lawfully. 2. Personal data must only be obtained for the specific purpose and purpose given. 3. All personal data is adequate‚ relevant and not excessive in relation to
Premium Health care Computer Health
settings The Data Protection Act 1998 gives people right to see the information recorded about them. This means that people can see their medical records or social services files. Since January 2005 the freedom of information Act 2000 has provided people with a right to access general information held by public authorities including local authorities and the National Health Service. Personal information about other people cannot be accessed and is protected by the DATA Protection Act. The information
Premium Social work Data Protection Act 1998 Recording
Laws that relate to handling information in social care settings are Data Protection Act 1998‚ Freedom of Information Act 2000 Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Provides essential standards Aii Explain why it is important to have secure systems in place for recording and storing information in a social care setting It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a social care setting so no data or medical records are lost‚ stolen or given to someone without authority
Premium Law Gramophone record Human rights
Assignment 307 Understand how to handle information in social care settings Assignment composition Assignment overview In this assignment‚ you will show your knowledge and understanding of good practice in record keeping and sharing information in a social care setting. You will also explain how best to support others when handling and recording information. Tasks There are two tasks to this assignment. A Short answer questions B Guidelines This is a summary of the evidence required for
Premium Confidentiality Secrecy Data Protection Act 1998
UNIT 1 PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN‚ YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS 1.1.1 EXPLAIN WHY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT IN DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN‚ YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS Communicating effectively with children‚ young people and adults is very important to enable strong and positive relationships between these groups. Communicating positively with adults‚ this includes teachers and parents‚ is an important part in helping build a strong and trusting
Premium Communication Nonverbal communication Childhood