Confidentiality & GDPR

My work with clients is confidential however there are circumstances when I have an obligation to share information.  

These circumstances include:

When I believe that you or another person is in immediate risk of significant harm.

When a court order tells me to.

When you tell me details of a serious crime or act of terrorism.

I work with a clinical supervisor every month and may discuss client work.  Although my supervisor is bound by the same confidentiality rules as I am, I will never use your full name or identifying details in supervision.

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I am registered with the Information Commissioners office as a data manager.  I have a duty to keep your information safe and have rules to adhere to in accordance with UK law.

I keep basic, hand-written notes and store them in a locked cabinet under my control.  The notes do not identify clients as I use a coding system.  These notes are stored for five years before being shredded.