confidentiality, data, and equality act

Question 1

what is data protection?

Answer 1

trust that data is used fairly and responsibly

Question 2

2 acts for data protection?

Answer 2

data protection 2018
General data protection regulation 2018 (GDPR)

Question 3

who is data protection legislation regulated by?

Answer 3

information commissioners office (ICO)

Question 4

what is personal data?

Answer 4

info related to or about an identifiable person
E.g sensitive / health data

Question 5

what is a data controller?

Answer 5

person that decides how or why to collect and use data

Question 6

what is data processing?

Answer 6

collecting, storing, using analysing data

Question 7

what does a processor do?

Answer 7

processes on behalf of a controller

Question 8

what does a controller do?

Answer 8

determines the purpose of processing the data

Question 9

what are the data protection principles?

Answer 9

• data is used fairly, lawfully and for specified purposes
• it is relevant and limited use to what is necessary
• accurate and kept up to date
• kept for no longer than necessary
• handled in a way that ensures appropriate security

Question 10

what is the lawful basis for processing data?

Answer 10

at least one must apply
1. consent to process
2. in a contract
3. legal obligation
4. vital interests
5. public task
6. legitimate interests

Question 11

what are the 8 individual rights?

Answer 11

1. to be informed
2. allowed access
3. be able to rectify
4. can erase
5. restrict processing
6. data portability
7. right to object
8. rights related to autonomic decision making

Question 12

what is the law for processing health data?

Answer 12

• provision of direct care
• commissioning and planning purposes
• planning and running NHS
• research purposes
• safeguarding or legal purposes
• access request from subject

Question 13

what is a data breach?

Answer 13

leak of data that leads to accidental or unlawful loss, alteration or access to personal data

Question 14

what is a data protection officer?

Answer 14

for public authorities or bodies

Question 15

what is the Equality act 2010?

Answer 15

legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society

Question 16

3 principles of equality act?

Answer 16

1. individuals should have equal treatment in employment and access to services
2. allowing positive action to ensure diversity in the workplace
3. equality in health and social care - same access irrespective of key factors

Question 17

what does the act make unlawful?

Answer 17

to engage in ‘prohibited conduct’ relating to a ‘protecting characteristic’ in the context of certain activities

Question 18

what are protected characteristics?

Answer 18

• age
• disability
• gender reassignment
• marriage and civil partnership
• pregnancy and maternity
• race
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation

Question 19

what is prohibited conduct?

Answer 19

• direct, indirect or combined discrimination
• failure to make reasonable adjustments
• harassment
• victimisation
• discrimination by association
• complaining about discrimination

Question 20

what does the act protect you from?

Answer 20

• employers
• businesses and organisations providing goods/services
• health and care providers
• housing associations or estate agents
• education providers
• transport services
• public bodies (govt departments and local authorities)

Question 21

what is EDI?

Answer 21

equality, diversity and inclusion

Question 22

why is EDI important in pharmacy?

Answer 22

promoting EDI ensures pharmaceutical care is fair

Question 23

how can we avoid discrimination?

Answer 23

• education and training
• encourage respect of differences
• challenge or respond to inappropriate behaviour
• person-centred care

Question 24

what impairments are treated as disabilities whatever their effects?

Answer 24

HIV
Cancer
Multiple sclerosis
people treated as disabled automatically:
- blind/severely sight impaired/ partially sighted

Question 25

exceptions to impairments treated as disabilities?

Answer 25

• addiction or dependency
• hay fever
• tendency to steal, set fires or abuse
• exhibitionism
• voyeurism

Question 26

what is socioeconomic duty?

Answer 26

adopt transparent and effective measures to address the inequalities rising

Question 27

what is equality duty?

Answer 27

• eliminate discrimination
• advance quality of opportunity
• foster good relations between different people

Question 28

what is promoting inclusivity?

Answer 28

duty to make reasonable adjustments if at a substantial disadvantage

Question 29

what is the accessible information standard?

Answer 29

specific consistent approach to identifying, flagging, sharing info and communication support needs

Question 30

when did it become a legal requirement to follow accessible information standard?

Answer 30

1 August 2016

Question 31

what are the 5 basic steps for the standard?

Answer 31

1. ask - if and what needs are
2. record - clear and unambiguous
3. alert - highly visible when accessed
4. share - include info on needs as part of existing data sharing
5. act - steps to ensure individuals have info they can access and understand