Data Protection & GDPR
The new Data Protection rules, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), came into effect from 25th May 2018.
This means that the practice is now ensuring we are compliant with this legislation.
There are some things that are not clear yet, some things we are working on, and some things we have completed.
The GDPR is something all GP practices are working towards and you may see a few changes to the information you are given. On the whole, the GDPR ensures that Information Governance and Information Security are at the forefront of any decisions that we make; ensuring your data and information is secure at all times. We want to reassure patients that we have always taken Data Protection extremely seriously and will continue to safeguard your information as patients.
What are we working towards?
We are working on our Data Security & Protection Toolkit – a new assessment tool all GP Practices should now be working on.
We are working on updating our Data Protection and Security policies. As not all of the information from the GDPR is clear we expect this to be an on-going process for a short while.
Our Privacy Notices
- MMP Privacy Notice for Patients – July 2021
- MMP Children’s Privacy Notice – June 2021
- MMP Easy Read Privacy Notice – June 2021
- MMP COVID-19 Privacy Policy – June 2021
Training
Staff have been trained in GDPR guidelines.
DPO
- Name: Hayley Gidman
- Role: Data Protection Officer
- Address: Midlands and Lancashire CSU, Heron House, 120 Grove Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4LX
- Telephone: 01782 872648
- Email: mlcsu.dpo@nhs.net
Further Information
If you would like to know more about the GDPR you might find these websites useful:
Please contact the Practice Manager if you have any questions.
NHS Data – Why Your Data Matters
The NHS has updated the information around opting in or out of the national data sharing for patients. For more information please click here for the NHS pages: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/
Care Data
Information about you and the care you receive is shared, in a secure system, by healthcare staff to support your treatment and care.
It is important that we, the NHS, can use this information to plan and improve services for all patients. We would like to link information from all the different places where you receive care, such as your GP, hospital and community service, to help us provide a full picture. This will allow us to compare the care you received in one area against the care you received in another, so we can see what has worked best.
Information such as your postcode and NHS number, but not your name, will be used to link your records in a secure system, so your identity is protected. Information which does not reveal your identity can then be used by others, such as researchers and those planning health services, to make sure we provide the best care possible for everyone.
You have a choice. If you are happy for your information to be used in this way you do not have to do anything. If you have any concerns or wish to prevent this from happening, please speak to practice staff or download the opt out form below, complete it and return it to the practice
We need to make sure that you know this is happening and the choices you have.
- Care Data Patient Information Leaflet
- Care Data – Frequently Asked Questions
- Care Data Opt Out Form – Download, complete and return to the practice
You can find out more on the NHS England Care Data website.