Confidentiality Awareness Training Including GDPR

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The Confidentiality Awareness Training, including GDPR, equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to handle personal and sensitive information responsibly and securely. This course covers the legal framework surrounding data protection, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements in healthcare settings. Participants will also learn practical ways to maintain client confidentiality and meet their legal obligations.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the principles of information governance and confidentiality.
  • Learn about the legal requirements of the Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR.
  • Explore the Caldicott Principles and their role in protecting patient confidentiality.
  • Gain knowledge of data protection responsibilities and individual rights.
  • Understand consent as a basis for processing personal data.
  • Respond appropriately to subject access requests.
  • Promote and practice confidentiality in day-to-day work.
  • Maintain secure, high-quality records while upholding a duty of confidence.

Material Includes

  • Course workbook with key legal and practical information.
  • GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 reference guide.
  • Certificate of attendance.
  • Access to additional online resources and templates.

Requirements

  • Suitable for participants aged 18 and over.
  • Bring note-taking materials.
  • Familiarity with existing confidentiality policies is beneficial but not required.

Audience

  • Healthcare professionals working in hospitals, clinics, or community settings.
  • Support staff handling personal and sensitive client information.
  • Administrators responsible for data storage and processing.
  • Managers ensuring compliance with GDPR and confidentiality policies.

Course Content

Introduction to Confidentiality and Information Governance

  • Principles of Information Governance: Definitions and importance in healthcare.
  • Legal Framework: Overview of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
  • The Caldicott Principles: Their application in protecting service user confidentiality.

Practical Aspects of Data Protection

Promoting Confidentiality in Practice

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