Data Security Measures

Data Security Protection (DSP) Toolkit:
Care Angels (Batley) Ltd implements the DSP Toolkit to ensure robust data security measures are in place. This includes unannounced spot checks in random work areas to verify compliance with data protection protocols.

Handling Personal Confidential Data:

• Personal confidential data is handled, stored, and transmitted securely, whether in electronic or paper form.
• Data is only shared for lawful and appropriate purposes, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Secure Storage of Archived Documents:
All archived documents are stored in a secure facility. These services are outsourced to ensure compliance with our Data Security Protection and Policies and Procedures. Our contractors follow government guidelines for document destruction and provide certificates confirming successful destruction.

Spot Checks and Compliance:
Regular spot checks are carried out to ensure staff adhere to confidentiality and data protection guidelines. The results of these checks include details of any actions taken, who approved the actions, and who is responsible for implementing them.

Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy

Guidance for Staff:

• Staff are provided with comprehensive guidance on using and sharing personal information in accordance with data protection legislation, common law duties, and professional codes.
• This includes adherence to the national data opt-out model operational policy guidance document and Data Protection Impact Assessment guidance.

Confidentiality and Data Protection Training:
All staff undergo regular training on confidentiality and data protection to ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities and the importance of safeguarding personal information.

Your Rights

Under data protection legislation, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:

1. Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
2. Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
3. Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
4. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal information under certain circumstances.
5. Right to Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your personal information to another organisation in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
6. Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
7. Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for the processing of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our data protection practices, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us.

We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring your personal information is protected.

Updates to This Notice

We may update this Data Protection Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this notice periodically.