Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you have a right to know who holds personal information about you. In the NHS your data is collected by your local Primary Care Trust (PCT), General Practice Surgery (GP) or hospital.
The following two leaflets provide you with information about how we keep your personal details confidential and secure.
NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent must keep your personal health information confidential. It is your right.
This leaflet tells you:
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How we protect your personal health information
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Why we collect information about you
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How and where your information is kept
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How this information is used
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Who this information is shared with and why
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What your rights are.
NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent uses patient identifiable data for a number of purposes related to providing you with the best possible care. Examples include services where you provide your personal data, e.g. the Stop Smoking Team and Public Health planning.
If you have any questions about how your data is used by the Trust then please contact the Senior Information Governance Manager on informationgovernance@nhs.net or Wharf House, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1RE.
Access to your health records
Privacy notice
