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.
Subject Access Requests
Procedures for handling requests from care-experienced individuals to access their personal records.
The Weight of the Record: A Professional’s Guide to Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Social Care
```html A Subject Access Request (SAR) or Data Access Request (DAR) is a legally binding request under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 that allows individuals, including looked after children and care leavers, to obtain copies of their personal data. For social care professionals,...
Digital Safeguarding: A Leader’s Guide to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
A comprehensive guide for leaders on navigating UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure robust digital safeguarding practices, particularly in care settings, emphasizing compliance, risk mitigation, and ethical data handling.
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...



