The ICO is the UK's independent body set up to uphold information rights. You can find out about your obligations and how to comply, including protecting personal information, and providing access to official information on the ICO website. Unless you are working under practicing privileges you are required to register with the ICO.
There are a number of steps you need to take to ensure you remain compliant as a private GP in terms of the ICO and data protection.
The ICO is the Information Commissioner’s Office and is the UK’s independent authority to uphold information rights, promote openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
The ICO website has a wealth of resources to help you understand data protection, what you need to do to ensure you are compliant and how can use patient data in communications and marketing.
As with any healthcare practice, your work will involve handling and storage of very sensitive patient information to which your staff will also have access. If you are running your own private practice or working as a sole trader, you are required to register with the ICO.
The cost of registering with the ICO will vary depending on the size and scope of your business but will be around £35-40 per year and you can register on their website.
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