Maybe I'm old fashioned (or paranoid) but I just don't like emailing medical
reports. You cannot guarantee they will always be read solely by the
addressee, and I have heard of emails being inadvertently sent to
distribution lists with disastrous consequences. I much prefer paper
systems, but acknowledge the have problems too.
Mary
-----Original Message-----
From: Jacqui Livock [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 08 December 2004 07:18
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: DPA
hi all
i know this is probably an old chestnut but searching the archives did not
provide the info i require...
i am aware that there is new guidance pending and i was seeking opinions
on the use of email.(i am writing guidance for managers on contacting OH.)
if a manager puts a name and diagnosis (or possible diagnosis) in an email
on a monitored system is this a breach of the data protection act?
also- what are the lists' opinions or best practice on emailling of OH
reports to HR or managers?
i already have a standard phrase to inform managers that individuals can
read what they write on an email/referral so they are aware of that.
jacqui
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