Legislation Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 2000?
To provide public access to information held by the public authorities
Give 6 examples of recorded information that members of the public can access without request
1) Emails
2) Letters
3) Photographs
4) Computer Files
5) Printed Documents
6) Sound / Video Recordings
Give 2 examples of recorded information that members of the public can not access
1) Credit Files
2) Health / Medical Records
Give 1 way the Freedom of Information Act 2000 impacts on communication in a healthcare setting
Individuals can choose services based on information published by providers e.g. CQC reports
What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998?
To control how personal information is used by businesses, organisations and the government
Give 3 principles stated in the Data Protection Act 1998
1) Kept for no longer than is necessary
2) Used fairly, lawfully and transparently
3) Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date
Give 5 examples of recorded information that must be kept under strong legal protection
1) Sexual Health
2) General Health
3) Criminal Records
4) Political Opinions
5) Religion / Ethnicity
Give 1 way the Data Protection Act 1998 impacts on communication in a healthcare setting
Staff are not allowed to share patient information unless it is necessary and private
What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?
To ensure each person living in the UK is protected, entitled to their basic rights and freedoms and treated equally, with fairness, dignity and respect
How did the Human Rights Act 1998 conform?
Through 15 articles
Give 1 way the Human Rights Act 1998 impacts on communication in a healthcare setting
Article 8 protects the right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence e.g. emails, letters and phone calls. This means an individuals personal information is to be kept confidential unless there is a reason for it to be shared.
What is the purpose of the Caldicott Principles 1997 / 2002?
To ensure patient information is protected and only used by healthcare professionals when appropriate / needed
Who enforced the Caldicott Principles 1997 / 2002?
Dame Fiona Caldicott
Give 3 Caldicott Principles 1997 / 2002
1) Justify purpose for using confidential information
2) Access to patient information should be on a strict need-to-know basis
3) Understand and comply with the law
