ICO publishes guidance to improve transparency in health and social care

Summary:

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published new guidance for health and social care organizations to ensure transparency in the handling of personal information. The guidance aims to provide regulatory certainty and help organizations understand the definition of transparency, assess appropriate levels of transparency, and develop practical steps for transparency information. The guidance is based on feedback from health and social care organizations across the UK and supplements existing ICO guidance on transparency and the right to be informed. The purpose of the guidance is to empower individuals to share their health information and build public trust in health and social care services by providing clarity on how their personal information is used.