The Data Protection Act 1998 requires every data controller (e.g. organisation, sole trader etc.) who is processing personal information to register with the Information Commission Office, unless they are exempt.
It applies to all businesses or individuals who hold personal data, regardless of size. Unless you are an individual who only holds domestic information, such as an address book, you are required to comply with the Act.
Do Psychologists need to register with the ICO? Practising psychologists regularly process and collate data and it is strongly advisable to register with the Information Commission’s Office, whether the data is stored electronically or if you only keep paper copies. It is now a requirement of many instructing parties to…
Read MoreHow should Psychologists manage personal information? The first part of the Data Protection Act 1998 identifies eight principles which must be complied with when managing, processing or storing personal information, whilst the remainder of the Act confers a number of rights on the individual in respect of their personal data….
Read MoreQuick guide to GDPR for Psychologists We understand that GDPR is a huge topic and working out how, when, or if it applies to you can be a minefield. We have therefore produced the simple guide below that should help you start to understand what you need to do.
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