Privacy policy

Last updated: 08 July 2024

Keeping your data safe and confidential

Clare Corrigan, Communication Clarity is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (I.C.O) and follows the standards for small businesses. Our lawful basis for processing data is contract and consent where appropriate.

Data is kept secure by

  • ensuring only essential data is kept and full consent for this gained, all other information is shredded or deleted
  • use of electronic forms transmitted and stored securely.
  • minimising data that is transported off site and ensuring it is transported securely e.g. lockable bags / cases and files
  • information not to be passed onto 3rd parties without prior consent

Data held on paediatric clients must be kept, under the I.C.O for a minimum of 7 years past their 18th birthday (25 years of age). If discharged from the service after their 18th birthday then the data must be kept for an additional 7 years.

Privacy

Your personal information is kept for the duration of your involvement with Clare Corrigan, Communication Clarity. This includes the storage of your number on work mobile(s) if you choose to make contact with her this way. Details transmitted by email will be stored by our email provider. No personal information is passed on to third parties without consent. You have the right to request ‘to be forgotten’ or you can request ‘erasure’. However, medical notes are exempt from complete erasure. See www.ico.org.uk for more information. If requesting ‘to be forgotten’ your email address and phone number will be deleted.