A3: 4 - Recording and Storage of Data

Question 1

What does the The Data Protection Act 1998 cover the policies, procedures and systems for?

Answer 1

• storing information
• accessing information
• sharing information

Question 2

What should storing information involve?

Answer 2

• confidential information should be:
• stored in locked filing cabinets
• in a locked room
• electronic information should be protected by a password

Question 3

What should accessing information involve?

Answer 3

this should be clearly identified as to who and why this information can be accessed

Question 4

What should sharing information involve?

Answer 4

only shared with professionals within the sector on a need-to-know basis