We that only the minimum amount of data is shared or accessed We use to access systems, this helps to ensure that the right people are accessing data people ‘smartcards’ – with a to know’ ‘need We use encrypted emails and storage which would make it difficult for someone to your information ‘intercept’ We report and manage incidents to make sure we learn from them and improve We put in place contracts that require providers and suppliers to protect your data as well We do not send your data outside of the EEA How Long Do We Keep Your Information? In line with the Department of Health Code, we will retain / store your health record for your lifetime. When a patient dies, we will review the record and generally it will be destroyed 10 years later, unless there is a reason to keep it for longer. If you move away or register with another practice, we will send your records to the new practice.
We that only the minimum amount of data is shared or accessed We use ‘smartcards’ to access systems, this helps to ensure that the right people are accessing data – people with a ‘need to know’ We use encrypted emails and storage which would make it difficult for someone to ‘intercept’ your information We report and manage incidents to make sure we learn from them and improve We put in place contracts that require providers and suppliers to protect your data as well We do not send your data outside of the EEA How Long Do We Keep Your Information? In line with the Department of Health Code, we will retain / store your health record for your lifetime. When a patient dies, we will review the record and generally it will be destroyed 10 years later, unless there is a reason to keep it for longer. If you move away or register with another practice, we will send your records to the new practice.
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