GOsC consults on new policy for the retention of data

GOsC consults on new policy for the retention of data

The GOsC is inviting views on a proposed new policy for the retention of data acquired by the GOsC in the performance of its functions.

This policy covers information acquired and held by the GOsC for the following functions: registration, education and quality assurance, fitness to practise (FtP) and protection of title, and corporate matters. It mainly relates to personal information held about individuals but includes other information such as Council papers and minutes.

The principles governing this policy are that the GOsC should acquire personal information only for a specified purpose or purposes, and only to the extent that it is needed for that purpose or purposes. Having acquired the data, it should be used only for the purpose(s) for which it was acquired and held for no longer than is necessary.

The draft Data Retention Policy consultation document sets out the type of information held by the GOsC and the maximum period for records to be retained. At the end of those periods the information will be securely destroyed. The GOsC intends to apply this policy retrospectively to information already held.

Further information about the consultation and how to respond is available on this website at www.osteopathy.org.uk/news-and-resources/document-library/our-work/draft-data-retention-policy-consultation

The consultation closes on 28 March 2013.