Privacy Policy

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When you supply your personal details to me they are stored and processed for 4 reasons:

 

1. I need to collect personal information about your health in order to provide you with the best possible treatment. Your requesting treatment and my agreement to provide that care constitutes a contract. You can, of course, refuse to provide the information, but if you were to do that I would not be able to provide treatment.

 

2. I have a “Legitimate Interest” in collecting that information, because without it I couldn’t do my job effectively and safely.

 

3. It is also important that I can contact you in order to confirm your appointments or to update you on matters related to your medical care. 

 

4. Provided I have your consent, I may occasionally send you general health information in the form of articles, advice or newsletters. You may withdraw this consent at any time – just let me know by any convenient method.

 

I have a legal obligation to retain your records for 8 years after your most recent appointment (or age 25, if this is longer), but after this period you can ask me to delete your records if you wish. Otherwise, I will retain your records indefinitely so that I can provide you with the best possible care should you need to see me at some future date.

 

Storing your data

Your records are stored on paper, in a locked filing cabinet. I will never share your data with anyone who does not need access without your written consent. 

 

You have the right to see what personal data of yours I hold, and you can also ask me to correct any factual errors. Provided the legal minimum period has elapsed, you can also ask me to destroy your records.

 

Complaints

Of course, if you feel that I am mishandling your personal data in some way, please contact me directly. If you are not satisfied with my response, then you have the right to raise the matter with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

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