Legal Framework Governing Use of Personal Confidential Data

    Cards (5)

    • Data Protection Act 2018
      • Ensures personal data is handled lawfully and transparently, protecting individuals' privacy.
      • Establishes principles for data processing, such as lawfulness, data minimization, and integrity.
      • Individuals have rights like access to their data and the right to rectification or erasure.
      • Organizations must secure personal data, maintain processing records, and report breaches.
    • NHS Act 2006
      Most important/relevant part:
      • Established principles for patient choice and involvement in their care, including the right to information and the ability to make informed choices about treatments.
    • Health and Social Care Act 2012
      Most important/relevant part:
      • Increased emphasis on patient choice and competition among providers to improve service quality and efficiency, giving patients more options to enhance care standards.
    • Human Rights Act 1998
      Most important/relevant part:
      • Ensures that patients receiving healthcare services have their fundamental rights protected, including the right to life, freedom from inhumane treatment, and privacy.
      • Healthcare providers must adhere to these rights, and patients have legal recourse if their rights are violated.
    • Professionalism in dentistry
      Essential for maintaining patient trust, ensuring quality care, upholding ethical standards, enhancing professional reputation, and facilitating legal compliance.