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This guidance, issued under the National Data Guardian's statutory powers, is about the appointment, role and responsibilities of Caldicott Guardians.
Dame Fiona Caldicott was appointed National Data Guardian for health and adult social care in 2014, and her position was made statutory in April 2019 after the passing of the Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Act 2018 ....
The UK Caldicott Guardian Council (UKCGC) is the national body for Caldicott Guardians.
A concluded consultation about the Caldicott Principles and guidance about the appointment of Caldicott Guardians.
Independent review of how information about patients is shared across the health and care system. IIGOP.
'Striking the Balance': Practical Guidance on the application of Caldicott Guardian Principles to Domestic Violence and MARACs (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences).
The National Data Guardian announces Dr George Fernie's appointment as the new chair of the UK Caldicott Guardian Council, the national body for Caldicott Guardians.
The National Data Guardian has published guidance under her statutory powers about the appointment, role and responsibilities of Caldicott Guardians, expanding the types of organisations expected to have one.
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