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Information governance

Information governance (IG) is all about how to manage and share information safely and securely. We want to make sure that IG guidance is clear and consistent for everyone working in health and care organisations. This portal brings together national guidance on information governance to help you understand how to use information appropriately to support care.

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Preparing for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

This guidance is for organisations to ensure they are appropriately prepared to respond to any request from the inquiry and seek independent legal advice where required.

Access to the health and care records of deceased people

This guidance provides advice on access to health and care records following the death of an individual.

Accessing health and care data for research on data-driven technology

This guidance gives a step-by-step overview of the process for accessing health and social care data for research of data-driven technologies.

Legal requirements for using health and care data in data-driven technologies

This guidance gives an overview of the legal requirements for using health and care data in the development and deployment of data-driven technologies.

Guidance

Guidance approved by the Health and Care IG Panel, for patients or service users, health and care organisations and IG professionals

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IG frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Answers to key questions relating to information governance

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The Health and Care IG Panel

The Health and Care IG Panel convenes key decision makers on IG to collectively provide clear IG guidance and advice. Find out the purpose, membership and minutes from meetings.

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How digital midwives are improving care for mothers and babies

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Delivering excellent, joined up care for older patients

David Attwood (GP Partner at Pathfields Medical Group, Plymouth)
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Guidance for Subject Access Requests offers clear advice

Dan Greenwood (Head of Information Governance and a Data Protection Officer at Greater Manchester, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust)
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