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GDPR, Data Protection, and Information Governance

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GDPR, Data Protection, and Information Governance training helps UK health and social care professionals protect personal and confidential information. It covers UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, Caldicott Principles, data security, record keeping, SARs, FOI and data breaches.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Comprehend the Basics of Information Governance and Prioritize Healthcare Data Security
  • Recall Pertinent Local Laws for Information Governance
  • Recognize Various Information Types and Their Significance
  • Understand Data Security Principles for Ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accessibility
  • Stay Informed About Data Security Threats and Adopt Preventive Measures Detect and Report Data Breaches and Incidents
  • Grasp Fundamentals of Data Protection, Including the General Data Protection Regulation
  • Assess Your Practice for Confidentiality and Data Protection Compliance
  • Effectively Communicate Data Usage to Individuals
  • Describe Best Practices for Record Keeping, Ensuring Security, and Adhering to Retention Guidelines
  • Outline Organizational Policies on Caldicott Principles, GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, and Subject Access Requests
  • Specify Role-Related Responsibilities for Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests
  • Locate Additional Information on Local Policies, Procedures, and Information Pertaining to Information Governance

Modules

Module 1

Understanding Information Governance and Data Protection

Module 2

Essential Laws and Policies You Should Be Aware Of

Module 3

The Significance of Safeguarding Data

Module 4

Maintaining Effective and Secure Records

Module 5

Exploring the Fundamentals of Data Security Principles

Module 6

Identifying Existing Threats to Data Security

Module 7

Best Practices for Ensuring Data Security

Module 8

Overview of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR)

Module 9

Understanding and Applying the Caldicott Principles

Module 10

Recognizing and Reporting Data Breaches

Module 11

Useful Tips for Preventing Data Breaches

Module 12

Insights into the Freedom of Information Act (2000) & The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (2002)

Module 13

Individual Rights Concerning Data

Module 14

Navigating the Landscape of Social Media

Module 15

Summary of Key Points

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Frequently Asked Questions

The UK GDPR sets rules for processing personal data lawfully, fairly and securely. It supports privacy, confidentiality and data protection across health and social care services.

Information governance ensures health and care information is handled securely, accurately and appropriately. It covers confidentiality, data protection, record keeping and information security.

The Caldicott Principles guide the appropriate use and sharing of confidential health and care information. They help organisations balance information sharing with privacy and confidentiality.

A Subject Access Request allows an individual to ask for access to their personal data. UK organisations must handle SARs according to UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and relevant procedures.

Report a suspected data breach promptly through your organisation’s information governance procedure. Protect affected information, record the incident and follow UK GDPR and local data breach guidance.