Helen Talaga takes the collection and storage of your information seriously and complies with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. Helen Talaga acts as the Data Controller and is responsible for maintaining all records as a Sole Trader.
Information collected about you and how it is used
At or just before your first appointment I will ask you to complete a ‘patient information and consent form’; this will allow me to record your contact details (e.g. name, address, contact number, GP) and any relevant medical history. During the physiotherapy sessions, I will take notes which allow me to comply with my legal note taking obligations. Notes will not be shared with anyone unless authorised by the patient. No automated decisions are made based on the data that you provide.
Paper notes
Any information written down on paper is transferred onto an online, password protected, secure system to which only Helen Talaga has access. Once transferred, the paper notes are shredded, unless you request their return. Any Information captured using an online form is also deleted once transferred.
Email and telephone number
If you have emailed Helen Talaga or have consented to Helen emailing you, then your email address will be stored in an account to which only Helen has access. Helen will store your contact phone number on her phone which is password protected.
Data retention
At the end of your physiotherapy treatment, Helen Talaga will hold your details and notes electronically for a period of 7 years. If you are under the age of 18 years old, records will be kept for 7 years after you reach the age of 18 years old. After this date, all data will be securely deleted and will not be recoverable by anyone, including Helen Talaga.
Your rights regarding the data held about you
If you would like to exercise any of these right then please contact me and I will arrange it. Should you have any data privacy concerns and wish to make a complaint, then you can contact the Information Commissionaire’s Office.
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