Processing of Personal Data at Fast Medica

Personal Data Processing Policy in Our Clinic

How We Use Your Personal Data

The personal data processing policy explains why Fast Medica collects information about you and how this information may be used.

Clinic staff responsible for your care maintain records about your health condition and any treatments or procedures you have undergone. These records are essential to ensure the highest standard of healthcare.

Medical documentation may be electronic, paper-based, or a combination of both. Fast Medica uses a blend of methods and technologies to ensure the confidentiality and security of information.

The records held at Fast Medica may include the following information:

• Detailed information about you, such as your address, contact number, legal representative details, emergency contact information, family and relatives’ details, powers of attorney, etc.
• Notes and reports about your health, including medical examination reports.
• Detailed information about treatments and care provided, including hospital referrals, etc.
• Test results, such as laboratory tests, X-rays, etc.
• Relevant information from other healthcare professionals, relatives, or caregivers who share such details with Fast Medica.

Your medical data is used to provide you with the best possible healthcare. This information may also be used by our clinic to conduct audits to monitor the quality of services provided.

Other Projects Related to Data Sharing/Access

How We Ensure Data Confidentiality

We process and manage data in accordance with our legal obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998. This includes ensuring the security of information and not retaining it longer than necessary.

In compliance with applicable laws, we have implemented robust Management Policies in our clinic, including policies on information security, confidentiality, and personal data protection.

For more information:
Records Management Code of Practice for Health and Social Care

Under the Data Protection Act, we must demonstrate that we have a legal basis for storing and using personal data. Additionally, under the common law duty of confidentiality, we are obligated to respect the confidentiality of all information we hold.

We adhere to the principles of confidentiality and the guidelines outlined in the Caldicott Reports.

Our contracts and policies include strict provisions defining the expectations we have of our staff concerning data protection. We ensure that all employees with access to personal data receive ongoing, appropriate training in information management.