RLO: Why do we need confidentiality?
Review
Review our earlier considerations for confidentiality, which are repeated in the box.
What other mechanisms might you consider to ensure that confidentiality is respected?
Other possible considerations are
- Contractual obligation
- Professional registration
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Secure storage and handling systems for data
- Education and training in confidentiality and security
Use the web links provided within Resources to check out the relevant confidentiality guidelines for your own and/or others' professional roles.
