Performance evidence Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care There are numerous pieces of legislation and codes of practice designed to protect individuals. These are there to protect from breaches of confidentiality were the information held on that individual is only viewed by staff directly involved in their care. The Data Protection Act 1998 is a piece of legislation which defines the law on processing data of people living within the United Kingdom. One of the central codes of practice in health and social care has been provided by the GSCC and it sets standards of practice and behaviour for staff working in that field, including standards for handling information and maintaining confidentiality. There is also Caldecott standards which govern the sharing of information based on the Data protection Act.
This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care setting. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. You would go to your line manager. Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry.
This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care setting. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. You would go to your line manager. Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry.
There is also the Data protection act 1998 this relates to how information is used and has 8 rues that cover how data is protected and collected and that service users or their representatives (solicitors) must know where their data is being kept lastly there is the Freedom of information act 2000 which allows people to know/ find out what information organisers store and know about them. The Human Rights Act 1998 protects you rights under the European convention on human rights article 8 says that you have the right to respect for your “private and family life.” This means that a doctor may be breaching your human rights if they disclose your personal information, such as your medical records, without your consent. It is very important to record and store information in secure systems this is to keep confidentiality and protect all individuals’ rights including clients and staff it also protects against identity theft. Information when stored safely and correctly it is easier to
Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings Outcome 1: Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings 1.1 Within my role I must comply with legislations and code of conducts relating to handling information. My organisation is registered under The Data protection Act 1998. This Act is a key piece of legislation that ensures people's rights regarding the confidentiality of their personal information. It highlights 8 principles that define good practice when handling an individual’s personal data. Breaching these principles can lead to legal implications.
3.2 Security and Proprietary Information 3.2.1. Any user interface contained on ABC Credit Union systems must be classified as either confidential or non-confidential, which will be defined by Human Resources in corporate confidentiality guidelines. 3.2.2. All user account authentication and authorization methods, including usernames and passwords, must be kept
A counselor must not disclose information about the client to anyone without the clients consent unless it is provided by the law. It is the Counselors duty to inform the clients with clear restrictions about confidentiality. Both ACA and AACC state that the restrictions of sharing disclosed information is if the client speaks of suicide, harming someone else or any abuse that they are made aware of. Another similarity between ACA and AACC is that all client information should be withheld in a safe place out
Access should be on a strict need-to-know basis 5. Everyone must understand his or her responsibilities 6. Understand and comply with the law What is the Data Protection Act 1998? The Data Protection Act 1998 became law in March 2000. It sets standards which must be satisfied when obtaining, recording, holding, using or disposing of personal data.
As a carer I would discuss the options and choices available to the individual to allow them an informed choice regards their care. It is important within a social work environment that information is recorded, as it may be called upon for legal reasons. All communications are confidential, and on a “need to know”, basis. ques 2.explain how effective communication can effect relationship in care setting a)colleagues and other proffesionals Communication between colleagues is essential, so that it ensures a continuity of care for the client, and all staff are aware of the current needs of the client. Communication affects relationships in many ways in the work setting.
Task A: 1) Identify four key pieces of Legislation or Codes of practice relating to handling information in social care settings. • Data Protection- This Act is in place to control how your personal information is stored by organizations, businesses or the government. Everyone who is responsible for using data has to follow strict rules and regulations which are called ‘data protection principles’. • Freedom of information Act 2000 – This Act is in place as it provides unrestricted access to information held by public authorities, however this act does not give people access to information about themselves such as any health records they want access to, or credit reference file. • The equality Act 2010- The Equality Act came into effect in October 2010.