Privacy Policy | consultingpsychology

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data that you provide, or we collect from you, will be processed by ConsultingPsychology. By submitting your personal data to ConsultingPsychology.co.uk you give consent that all personal information that you submit may be processed for the purposes outlined below.

Information I collect about you

During your Psychology appointments, ConsultingPsychology collects information about your current and previous psychological and physical health, your current and previous family and social circumstances. Sometimes, I will also collect information about you when you complete psychological tests/questionnaires (voluntarily). I will discuss with you prior to its use and confirm your ongoing consent for each questionnaire/psychological test that may be used.

How will I use your data?

I collect information relating to our therapeutic work, which is solely used to inform therapeutic interventions. This information is confidential and is managed in accordance to current data protection legislation. Dr Manuela Untanu has responsibility for data management. I keep a record of our therapeutic appointments to promote efficient therapy. I attend regular supervision with an experienced practitioner psychologist to ensure the quality of my work, and as mandated by my professional bodies. Your identity will remain confidential. If required, I will write to your referrer with a summary of your treatment and progress and will obtain your consent and also discuss with you the content of such reports before sending them.

Sharing your data

ConsultingPsychology takes care of your data and will not be released to any third party without your written consent or unless required by the law. If my professional opinion was that there was an immediate and serious risk that you might harm yourself and/or someone else or property, then I may have to share your personal information with your GP or the emergency services without first obtaining your consent, and in order to protect you or someone else. It is possible that your personal information may be requested by The Coroners office, Court of Lay or a Professional Body. In such circumstances you may have limited or no rights of refusal.

Data storage

ConsultingPsychology keeps your personal data in electronic records using your initials as identifiers. This information is encrypted and password protected and is stored on computer devices and your identifying personal information (name & address) are kept separately from your record.

How long do we store your data?

Your personal data and clinical records of our work are stored securely for 5 years after the date of our final working psychology session. I then destroy your records.

Accessing your data and correction

You have the right to request a copy of your information that I hold about you. If you wish to request a copy of some or all of your personal information, you can request this in writing at info@consultingpsychology.co.uk. You have the right to ask me to destroy the personal data I hold about you. However, I can refuse your request if your personal data is requested or needed in the defence of legal claims, or if I believe that there is an overriding legitimate interest to retain your information.

Changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is under regular review and was last updated on the 4th July 2020.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact Dr Manuela Untanu, Clinical Director at ConsultingPsychology by emailing: info@consultingpsychology.co.uk.

Complaints

You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioners office about the processing of your personal information. You can access their details on www.ico.org.uk

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