The Eight Caldicott Principles (confidentiality)

Question 1

Principle 1

Answer 1

Justify the purpose for using confidential information

Question 2

Principle 2

Answer 2

Use confidential information only when it is necessary

Question 3

Principle 3

Answer 3

Use the minimum necessary confidential information

Question 4

Principle 4

Answer 4

Access to confidential information should be on a strict need-to-know basis

Question 5

Principle 5

Answer 5

Everyone with access to confidential information should be aware of their responsibilities

Question 6

Principle 6

Answer 6

Comply with the law

Question 7

Principle 7

Answer 7

The duty to share information for individual care is as important as the duty to protect patient confidentiality

Question 8

Principle 8

Answer 8

Inform patients and service users about how their confidential information is used