B3 - OUTLINE TWO PIECES OF LEGISLATION, POLICIES OR PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
B4. A minimum of two (2) relevant and traceable references must be included. A reference list must be included.
Choose from the list below:
- Care Act 2014
- Health and Social Care Act 2012
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Common Law Duty of Confidentiality
NOTE: 'Managing information' means collecting, using/ sharing, storing/ disposing information, as well as giving out information.
The Care Act
This legislation deals with aspects of social care, which gives local authorities the responsibility to provide information on:
- Types and range of care and support available
- The processes that people have to go through to get support
- Where to find independent financial advice, in relation to care and support
- How people should raise concerns about safety and abuse
All information should be provided in different formats!
The Health and Social Care Act
- This legislation promotes the rights of individuals, for example the right to information, which should be accessible to all
- This Act also holds information about the purchasing and commissioning of services
The GDPR:
- The GDPR links with the Data Protection Act 2018, and they are key when it comes to managing information
- The GDPR sets out 7 key principles, such as accuracy
- The GDPR also provides individuals with certain rights, such as the right to have their personal data erased
What is confidentiality?
Confidentiality involves protecting ones personal information, such as names, addresses or medical history, and keeping it private. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (2018), Health and Social Care Practitioners have a legal obligation to maintain confidentiality. If a practitioner were to breach confidentiality there may be serious consequences such as lack of trust from service users, disciplinaries or consequences for the organisation.
Policies and procedures
All organisations will have policies and procedures around sharing information.
Examples include Data Protection Policy, Confidentiality Policy and Information Sharing Policy.
These will reflect the relevant legislation and must be followed by all staff in that organisation.
Legislation, policies and procedures relating to the management of information
Legislation refers to the laws which, if broken, can lead to prosecution and could result in a professional person losing their registration. Policies set out an organisation’s commitment, for example how to manage information safely. Procedures set out how this will be done. Managing information includes obtaining, using, sharing, storing and disposing of information, as well as giving information.
