Privacy Notice
Your privacy is of great importance to me and I am committed to complying with the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the responsible and secure use of your data.
I have a legitimate interest in processing personal data in order to provide supervision, psychotherapy and other forms of psychological support. The purpose of this statement is to let you know what information I collect and hold, why this data is collected, how long it is kept and what your rights are with regards to this personal data. I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
When you agree to undertake supervision, psychotherapy or any other form of psychological consultation with me, you will be asked to consent to the processing of your data under the terms of this policy.
Confidentiality
I offer a private and confidential service to all my clients (and supervisees). I would not normally give your name or any information from or about you except for my private supervisor; which is a professional requirement. Any information that a supervisor receives is also treated as confidential and subject to the same ethical criteria as therapy.
However, there are some exceptions where disclosure may be necessary; for example, if there is a risk to the safety of yourself or another person, or when required by law. Whenever possible and if it is considered appropriate I will endeavour to let you know of my concerns and seek the best way forward with you.
Data processor and controller
As a private practitioner, I’m considered the data processor and controller in my practice. As the data controller, I process some of your personal data. Information such as next of kin, family members and medication may be gathered and held. This is anonymised, coded and securely stored. No one but me can access this information.
Data Processing means obtaining, recording or holding information. The definition is very wide, and most of what I do involves a degree of processing. I process the personal data I have collected as controller. I maintain records of personal data and processing activities and hold responsibility should there be a breach.
Consent.
This is a primary concern and is separate to other terms and conditions. As my client or supervisee, you can withdraw consent at any time. I hope to offer you choice and control. As a therapist and supervisor who occasionally uses creative interventions, I want to ensure you know that any art making in session is yours. I will store this material safely and dispose of it in a timely manner. I will never use any of your data/artworks for writing, publishing, research or training purposes.
Note keeping.
I do not keep process notes. I keep minimal content notes which I hold for seven years. After this time frame, they are disposed of securely. You have a right to see the information I hold about you should you wish to. You have a right to change any information which you consider to be incorrect. You can also ask me to delete all/any of the information that I hold. There are however some details I need to keep due to legal and professional obligations.
Data Storage.
Clinical will
In the event of a sudden cessation of practice for example, through an accident or death, I have appointed a professional executor who manage things on my behalf. This is arranged for your welfare as my client (or supervisee) and every step is taken to ensure GDPR standards are met.
I have a legitimate interest in processing personal data in order to provide supervision, psychotherapy and other forms of psychological support. The purpose of this statement is to let you know what information I collect and hold, why this data is collected, how long it is kept and what your rights are with regards to this personal data. I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
When you agree to undertake supervision, psychotherapy or any other form of psychological consultation with me, you will be asked to consent to the processing of your data under the terms of this policy.
Confidentiality
I offer a private and confidential service to all my clients (and supervisees). I would not normally give your name or any information from or about you except for my private supervisor; which is a professional requirement. Any information that a supervisor receives is also treated as confidential and subject to the same ethical criteria as therapy.
However, there are some exceptions where disclosure may be necessary; for example, if there is a risk to the safety of yourself or another person, or when required by law. Whenever possible and if it is considered appropriate I will endeavour to let you know of my concerns and seek the best way forward with you.
Data processor and controller
As a private practitioner, I’m considered the data processor and controller in my practice. As the data controller, I process some of your personal data. Information such as next of kin, family members and medication may be gathered and held. This is anonymised, coded and securely stored. No one but me can access this information.
Data Processing means obtaining, recording or holding information. The definition is very wide, and most of what I do involves a degree of processing. I process the personal data I have collected as controller. I maintain records of personal data and processing activities and hold responsibility should there be a breach.
Consent.
This is a primary concern and is separate to other terms and conditions. As my client or supervisee, you can withdraw consent at any time. I hope to offer you choice and control. As a therapist and supervisor who occasionally uses creative interventions, I want to ensure you know that any art making in session is yours. I will store this material safely and dispose of it in a timely manner. I will never use any of your data/artworks for writing, publishing, research or training purposes.
Note keeping.
I do not keep process notes. I keep minimal content notes which I hold for seven years. After this time frame, they are disposed of securely. You have a right to see the information I hold about you should you wish to. You have a right to change any information which you consider to be incorrect. You can also ask me to delete all/any of the information that I hold. There are however some details I need to keep due to legal and professional obligations.
Data Storage.
- I promise to keep all sensitive data safely
- I dispose of emails on a 7-year basis
- I do not engage with clients or supervisees through any social media
- You have the right to complain by contacting the Information Commissioners Office here: https://ico.org.uk
- I trust that you will try to discuss this with me in the first instance before complaining
Clinical will
In the event of a sudden cessation of practice for example, through an accident or death, I have appointed a professional executor who manage things on my behalf. This is arranged for your welfare as my client (or supervisee) and every step is taken to ensure GDPR standards are met.
