L2 Unit9 J.601.8142(Hsc28) Handle Information Workbook

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1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care. -Data Protection Act 1998: This is how information about individuals is used. DPA says that service user information must be confidential and can only be accessed with their consent -Freedom of Information Act 2000: The Freedom of Information Act gives individuals the right to ask organisations all the information they have about them 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting. It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting so that individuals and staff’s private information will be protected from unauthorised viewing Also it is everyone’s right that their information is well protected and recorded to prevent various issues such as identity theft leak of private confidential material. And also to maintain their rights. Outcome 2 Know how to access support for handling information 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. There are many avenues from which I can access guidance, information and advice about handling information. Such as: - Through induction and other courses and training I can obtain - Through colleagues and individuals as well as my company’s policies - Through the GSCC (general social care council) this council provides codes of practices to care workers so I can access and obtain information from here. - Through this course by studying and learning - Through the internet. 2.2 Explain what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information. When there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information I ensure I talk to my colleagues

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