Hello Everyone,
I have a complicated Data Protection/Freedom of Information and
Access to Health Records Acts question that I'd like to run by
someone if possible. It is an interesting question about how these
three acts work (or don't work) together and which might be given
precedence in a particular scenario. If you think you might be able
to help, I'd be really grateful if you could get in touch.
I also have an addendum to this scenario which may be of wider
professional concern. The person who would like to request access has
some personal and behavioural issues which make it hard for them to
comply with the need to put their request in writing and into a
coherent format. As far as I am aware they are not actually disabled.
I am not happy to simply leave it at that as I think it is important
that if someone may have a right to information that this is upheld.
At the same time I do not feel that I can start drafting letters on
their behalf as this would be professionally questionable as a data
controller. Does anyone know what support (if any) might be available
to people in this situation or how I might best advise or help.
Many thanks
Jenny
Jenny Moran
Keeper (Access & Information)
Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland
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0116 257 1080
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