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Hello all This may not be a question high on the list of OH nurses in larger industries/public sector, but as a self employed independant practitioner I am seeking advice. I have met with an IT person today with a view to sorting my technology out...being a nurse I can understand most language using body language and gestures however IT is complete swahili to me- hence the search for a boffin. My boffin has asked me some questions..... I am hoping that the list can advise in relation to IT systems and information security. The data protection act says we have to protect the info...but does not contain practical advice. Does anyone know if there are any specific guidelines/policy/criteria in relation to back up requirements for medical information/records/health surveillance etc? given we need to keep it for a substantial length of time. Whilst I recall reading in the dark distant past that paper records are supposed to be stored in fireproof cabinets with limited key access and sprinklers as far as possible. What happens with electronic, computer stored info? For those who manage electronic information, Can I ask about back ups.....those with paperless systems, how is your information backed up? is it physical on an exernal hard drive or internet back up providers/servers? what guarantees do companies such as tempus/cohort give?do you check for these when purchasing their service or take it as read that they meet any guidance criteria? If you use a hard drive/lap top/desk top system....do you have a theft and fire contingency plan? If you have an internet back up do is there any requirements of the back up provider, the HMRC and more recently a gaming provider spring to mind in relation to losing/publishing information. So many questions...but then I am a nurse who learned on a BBC basic with a 7 inch floppy disk or a ZX spectrum with a tape deck and a copy of manic miner and jet set willie! Jacqui Jacqui ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH