Caldicott guardians — driving the confidentiality agenda
Dr Janine Brooks is the NHS Information Authority’s Caldicott
Guardian. Here, she explains the role and why the new UK Council of
Caldicott Guardians is a major step forward in protecting patients’
confidentiality.
keywords: caldicott
guardians, data protection, confidentiality, patient
information, council of caldicott guardians, information sharing.
abstract
In an age where we are moving towards greater electronic sharing of
information between NHS and socialcare organisations, Caldicott
guardians have an increasingly vital role to play in ensuring that
patients’ personal medical information is properly safeguarded.
An insight is given into the background and responsibilities of
Caldicott guardians in the NHS. This feature also describes how the
NHS Information Authority is enabling and supporting the work of
Caldicott guardians through the newly formed Council of Caldicott
Guardians.
Br J Healthcare Comput Info Manage 2004; 21(3): 20–1.
