Easy Read Privacy Notice

Who are we?

We, at Pembroke Road Surgery our address is 111 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EU are a Data Controller of your information.

• This means we are responsible for collecting, storing, and handling your personal and healthcare information when you register with us as a patient.
• There may be times where we also process your information
• That means we use your information for a particular purpose, we may also be called a Data Processor.

We are registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) to use information about the people we work with under the Data Protection Act 2018. 

Our registration number is [number]

What information do we collect about you?

• Your Name
• Your Address, Where You Live
• Your Phone Number
• Who Is Your Family, Who Looks After You
• Your Date Of Birth
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What else might we know about you?

• Your Marital Status
• Your Job If You Have One
• Your Email Address If You Have One
• Your Religion If You Have One
• What You Like To Be Called
• Where You Were Born

How do we keep your information?

• Your records are stored on an electronic database system and are protected
• Your records may be stored on paper file, also kept safe
• All staff at the preactice must keep your information safe

Some information we keep about you may be sensitive

• Your patient health records are sensitive
• Any safeguards that you have in place to protect you

Why are we using your information?

• To give to other people who are treating you
• To make things better for you at your medical practice
• To share with people organising your care for medical research purpose

To follow the law, we sometimes need to share your information if...

• If the police require information as part of a criminal investigation
• Information might be required by law due to fraud
• If there is a court order
• If the Care Quality Commission (CQC) require it during an inspection

To comply with the law, we must...

• To follow the Data and the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality 
• Keep your record safe
• Only authorised members of staff can access your records and are part of caring for you
• Keep your records confidential and secure at all times

Why do we share information and under what conditions?

• To tell you how personal information will be used
• We need to have a legal reason for using your information without asking you first
• Sometimes your information will be used using your name without your consent

Who do we share information with?

• Ambulance Services
• Public Health England and other NHS Trusts 
• General Practitioners (GPs)

Who else, do we share information with?

• NHS England
• Social Services or private care homes to help them give you the best support
• Primary Care Agencies

What does the National data opt-out mean for you?

• Information about you is collected when using our services
• Your collected information can be used and provided to other organisations
• Collected information will improve the quality and standards of care provided to you and others
• You have a choice whether to allow your confidential information to be used
• Use of your confidential patient information about your health and care is only when allowed by law 
• Anonymised data is used for research and planning so that you cannot be identified
• If you choose to opt out, your confidential information will only be used to support your care

What are your rights?

Under UK law The Data Protection Act and GDPR you can...

• Tell us not to share your information if you really do not want us to, unless it is required by law
• Ask use to give you a copy of your records, this is called a Rights of Access request
• Ask us to change any information if they are wrong or incorrect
• Ask for copies of your documents to other organisations if requested 

If you are unhappy, who do you talk to?

You can speak to our Data Protection Officer: Liberty Apted. Avon Local Medical Committee, 14a High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5HP. Telephone 0117 4038446 or visit their website

or

The information Commissioner's Office: Call the helpline on 0303 123 1113 or visit their website

Privacy Notice Next review November 2023