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News and Events Archive 2020

Here you will find archived news items from 2020 on the IG Toolkit, new guidance and resources developed by the IG Support for Primary Care Team and links to the ICO Newsletters and other useful information.   

23/12/2020
ICO Newsletter - December 2020

The latest newsletter published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is now available to view here.

22/12/2020
NEW: All Wales Policies for Primary Care Service Providers

A set of All Wales Policies have been developed for use by Primary Care Service Providers by the Information Governance Support for Primary Care service.

18/12/2020
ICO Publishes new Data Sharing Code of Practice

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its Data Sharing Code of Practice. In addition, the ICO have launched a data sharing information hub where organisations can find clear guidance and practical tools on how to share data lawfully, while protecting people’s personal information.

14/12/2020
The National Data Guardian announces new Caldicott Principle and guidance on Caldicott Guardians

The National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care has published the outcomes from a public consultation about the Caldicott Principles and Caldicott Guardians.

17/11/2020
Wye Valley Practice Signs the Accord

We have received a signed Declaration of Acceptance and Participation from Wye Valley Practice!

06/11/2020
ICO Newsletter - November 2020

The latest newsletter published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is now available to view here.

22/10/2020
ICO - Right of Access detailed guidance now published

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) have published new detailed guidance on the Right of Access, to help organisations deal with subject access requests effectively and efficiently.

20/10/2020
IG Support for Primary Care - New Guidance

Information Governance Support for Primary Care have issued new guidance on Cyber Insurance.

20/10/2020
More New Sign Ups to the WASPI
20/10/2020
All Wales Email Use Policy for Primary Care Service Providers

A new policy has been developed for Primary Care Service providers who access the NHS Wales Email System.

20/10/2020
IG Support for Primary Care - New Guidance

Information Governance Support for Primary Care have issued two new pieces of guidance, IG Guidance on Patient Consultations via Video Conferencing and IG Guidance on Capturing and Obtaining Clinical Images.

20/10/2020
15 More New Sign Ups to the WASPI