Privacy Statement and Data Protection

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I am registered with the ICO (information Commissioners Office) which means I need to tell you what I am collecting from you and what I intend to do with it.

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What data do I keep and why do I need it?

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Name Address, email and phone number: I use this information for the sole purpose of contacting you, primarily regarding appointments.

Doctors Details: I very seldom if ever need to contact someone's doctor. However, if I was worried that you were at risk then I may need to contact your doctor. If I could I would tell you I was going to do this.

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Will I share your data and if I do who will I share it with and for what purpose?

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It is very unlikely that I will share your data. I will not sell it on or use it for unethical reasons. I may have to share it if my notes are subpoenaed by court; if you or anyone you tell me about is at risk I may have to pass this information onto the police or the GP. You have the right to request, to see, have amended or have destroyed any data I may keep about you. I will respond to any such requests made within 14 days.

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How will I share your data?

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The data on paper is kept in a locked filing cabinet. Your phone number may be kept in my business mobile phone.

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How long will I store your data for and how will I dispose of it?

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I’ll keep your session notes, and personal data, for 6 months after our sessions end, in case you decide to return. After that, I shred all your data.

All emails from you will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed and at least 1 month of us finishing working together.

If you are not happy with the way I use your data you can complain to the ICO at www.ico.org.uk or phone them on 0303 123 1113.

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Consent

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If you do not consent to me using your data in this way it is unlikely that I will be able to work with you.

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By commencing therapy with me, you give your explicit consent for me to use your information in this manner.

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