Category Archives: H&SCI
New versions of the Scottish IS Toolkit and IG Pack have been published
New versions of the Scottish IS Toolkit and IG Pack are now available in the “Resources” area. These versions have been reviewed in line with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 and will be reviewed again in light of Brexit as necessary.
New version of Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit now published
A new version of the Scottish IS Toolkit is now availble in the “Resources” ares. This version has been reviewed in line with GDPR and the new Data Protection Act 2018.
Webcast: Integrating Health and Social Care: blending information, processes and technologies in partnerships
21st Sept 2016 Time: 11:00am Watch the webcast: Integrating Health and Social Care: blending information, processes and technologies in partnerships Since April 2016, NHS and local authorities across Scotland have been working towards the integrated provision of health and social care within their territorial areas and over 30 partnerships have been set up already for this […]
BCS Information Governance Webcasts
Series of Information Governance Webcasts This series of webcast is focused on arising topics of interests for organisations and practitioners finding the balance between extracting value from information and reducing information risks. This series Information Governance (IG) lectures involves more than the traditional records management topics, incorporating information security and data protection, privacy, compliance, information […]
UK government confirms that GDPR will be implemented
UK government confirms that GDPR will be implemented The government has confirmed that the UK will implement the General Data Protection Regulation. The Secretary of State Karen Bradley MP told the Culture, Media and Sports Select Committee: “We will be members of the EU in 2018 and therefore it would be expected and quite normal […]
Health & Social Care Information Sharing Strategic Framework
The focus of this Information Sharing Strategic Framework is on sharing information in support of people’s interactions with care services. Information sharing, to meet the needs of people, practitioners and organisations, is essential to support Scotland’s commitment to integrated, person-centred care, across adult and children’s services.
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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.