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Young Carers Workers Conference, Harrogate, 25 March 2009 Paul Ticher paul@paulticher.com. Data Protection & Confidentiality. What is Data Protection about?. Prevent harm to the individuals whose data we hold, or other people ( How ?)
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Young Carers Workers Conference, Harrogate, 25 March 2009 Paul Ticher paul@paulticher.com Data Protection& Confidentiality
What is Data Protection about? • Prevent harm to the individuals whose data we hold, or other people (How?) • Reassure people that we use their information responsibly, so that they trust us (How?) • Comply with specific legal requirements (Such as?)
This presentation covers: • The Data Protection Principles • Confidentiality & Security • Accuracy & data quality • Transparency • Choice • Data sharing • Acting for others • Resources
Data Protection:the absolute basics We are trying to: • Prevent harm by • Keeping data only in the right hands • Holding good quality data (accurate, up to date and adequate) • Allay concerns and show respect by • Making sure people know enough about what we are doing • Giving people a choice where possible
Additional material • The definition of Personal Data • Subject Access • Data Controller • Data Processor • Redress