Does the launch of a set of templates, guidance and associated documentation – called the Information Sharing Tool-kit – mean that we have to set aside all the current completed agreements, protocols, accords etc? Negotiating information sharing can be difficult and time-consuming, and the last thing that The Scottish Government wants to do is undermine […]
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Central team and National accord
Is there a central team that creates an overall accord and does some basic assurance on the organisations that which to share information? The tool-kit has been designed so that there is no overall national accord. It is not possible for The Scottish Government, or other central team, to assure organisations at a basic level […]
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IS Toolkit launched
The IS Toolkit for Scotland has been launched after cross-sectoral consultation with healthcare, police, government and education. The toolkit has been endorsed by the Information Sharing Board and the ICO, and ratified at the Data Management Board.
Notification of changes to scrutiny and application processes
From 1st May2015, arrangements for scrutiny of applications to use NHSScotland originated data have changed. Community Health Index Advisory Group (CHIAG), NHS National Services Scotland Privacy Advisory Committee (PAC), and National Caldicott Guardians application processes have been merged. A single application and scrutiny process is now operated across Scotland by the newly formed Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for […]