Data Protection

This is a statement of the data protection policy adopted by NHS Lothian. NHS Lothian needs to process a variety of personal data in order to carry out its statutory functions. NHS Lothian processes patient and carer data for a variety of healthcare related purposes including provision of care, administration of healthcare services, teaching and research. Personal data is also held on current, past and prospective employees, suppliers, and others with whom it communicates. All such personal data will be dealt with properly and securely no matter how it is collected, recorded and used – whether on paper, in a computer system or recorded on other media.

NHS Lothian will observe the requirements of the Data Protection Legislation when processing personal data. NHS Lothian will ensure that the organisation continues to treat personal data with due care and diligence.