How will my data be stored?

 In May 2018 the Data Protection Act was replaced by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The changes to the Data Protection Act are aimed at ensuring that your personal, confidential, and sometimes sensitive data, is held privately and securely.

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How long will you hold my information for?

This depends on the organisations you’re registered with. For example, the NCH (of which you are all student members) says “You should keep written records stored securely for 8 years after the last interaction with an adult client and up to the age of 25 for a child under 16 when last seen or 26yrs for 17-18 year old.

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What if I would like my data to be destroyed before this date?

Under GDPR rules, you are able to request the deletion of any of your records at any time. Am I able to see or get a copy of the information held by you? In line with GDPR, yes, within 30 days

 

What are your reasons for collecting this information?

 Set out your reasons for collecting the data. How do I know that you will store my information securely? Detail how you plan to secure your written information, whether online, on a device or in paper format.

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Are our discussions within the hypnotherapy sessions confidential?

Yes, unless I need support from my supervisor, or I believe that you are about to harm yourself of another.

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What if I see you outside of a hypnotherapy session?

I will only acknowledge you if you make contact by saying hello. 

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Will you discuss information about me with other health and social care professionals?

Only with your written consent. 

 

My ICO registration reference: ZB493789