Learn more about the guide to "Treating Confidential Information with Respect"; issued under section 265 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Understand the rules, principles and obligations, and how this fits with the Caldicott2 review. This presentation was delivered at EHI Live 2013.

1. Treating Confidential Information with
Respect
A guide to confidentiality in health and social care
November 2013

2. What is the Guide to Confidentiality?
• Issued under section 265 of the Health and Social Care
Act 2012 as guidance
• Accessible to all – clear and unambiguous
• Brings rules, principles and obligations together
• Right balance between sharing and protecting data
• Consistent with Caldicott2
• Supports good decision making
• Based on five rules

8. Find out more
www.hscic.gov.uk/confguide
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