ICO Guidance

Insights into compliance and reporting standards set by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Digital Safeguarding: A Leader’s Guide to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

Leaders in safeguarding roles must navigate UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure robust digital protection for vulnerable individuals. This guide details compliance, risk management, and fostering a data-secure culture.

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Protecting Your Privacy: Data Rights for Children and Young People in Care

Explore the crucial data rights protecting children and young people in care under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Understand their rights to access, rectify, and control their personal information, and learn how advocacy and legal frameworks empower them in the digital age.

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Data Protection and Privacy in Social Care: Upholding Quality Standards for Information Governance

Explore the critical role of data protection and privacy in social care, examining how robust information governance upholds quality standards. This article covers legal frameworks, challenges, practical strategies, and the profound impact on service users and professional practice, ensuring ethical and secure data management.

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Data Breach Management Strategies for Digital Safeguarding

This article outlines essential strategies for both preventing and effectively responding to data breaches, ensuring comprehensive digital safeguarding. It covers proactive measures like robust security frameworks, employee training, and third-party risk management, alongside reactive measures such as incident response planning, detection, containment, and regulatory notification obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The aim is to minimise impact, ensure compliance, and continuously improve security posture.

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A smiling woman embraces a happy young girl, with a CCTV camera and a 'High-Trust Environment' sign visible in the background. Overlay text reads: 'CCTV IN CARE SETTINGS: A GUIDE TO RIGHTS, PRIVACY, AND 2026 BEST PRACTICES,' followed by bullet points: 'IS IT ALLOWED?', 'DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE', 'MY RIGHTS', 'CAN I COMPLAIN?', and 'AND MORE'.

CCTV in Care Settings: A Guide to Rights, Privacy, and 2026 Best Practices

In the social care sector, the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is a sensitive topic that balances the need for safeguarding with the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you are a professional managing a home or a young person living in one, understanding the rules ensures that technology...

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