Tel: 01271 322577 Live waiting times Video consultations Search for: Advanced search Menu Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust > About > Declarations > Privacy Notice for Patients – Data Protection Act 2018 Privacy Notice for Patients – Data Protection Act 2018 Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to protecting your privacy when you use our services. This privacy notice explains your rights as a Trust service user, how we use information about you, and how we protect your privacy. The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government. Under the Act our Trust is defined as a ‘data controller’ of personal information. We collect information to help us provide and manage healthcare to our patients. The Trust is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration number Z7485161). Data Processing in response to COVID-19 The health and social care system continues to face significant pressures due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As such, the Secretary of State has required NHS Digital; NHS England and Improvement; Arm’s-Length Bodies (such as Public Health England); local authorities; health organisations and GPs to share confidential patient information to respond to the Covid-19 outbreak. What is Personal Information ? Why we collect information about you ? Data Protection Act 2018 and legal basis for processing Who do we share personal information with and why ? How do we keep your personal information safe and secure ? How long do we keep your records ? What are your information rights ? National Data Opt-out Programme Surveillance Cameras (CCTV & Body Worn Video) How do I obtain a copy of my personal information ? Contact for data protection questions or concerns Please also see our: Transparency Statement for the National Data Opt-out Our full privacy notice is available here as a PDF. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link Messenger SMS Print Last updated: October 7, 2020 About Who we are Trust Board NDHT and RD&E integration Our Future Hospital Northern Devon News Pulse Magazine Trust plan 2019/20 Our achievements Our charity - Over and Above Devon Sustainability and Transformation plan Policies, Strategies & Procedures Reports Declarations Equality & Diversity Safeguarding Children Declaration Delivering Same-Sex Accommodation Safeguarding adults Anti-Bribery Statement Privacy Notice for Patients - Data Protection Act 2018 Data Processing in response to COVID-19 What is Personal Information ? Why we collect information about you ? Data Protection Act 2018 and legal basis for processing Who do we share personal information with and why ? How do we keep your personal information safe and secure ? How long do we keep your records ? What are your information rights ? National Data Opt-out Programme Surveillance Cameras (CCTV & Body Worn Video) How do I obtain a copy of my personal information ? Contact for data protection questions or concerns Privacy Notice for Staff - Data Protection Act 2018 Data Protection Act Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) COVID-19 staff risk assessments Freedom of Information Please visit our COVID-19 information page to see the latest information Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust North Devon District Hospital Raleigh Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JB Tel No: 01271 322577 Minicom: 01271 322746 Email: ndht.contactus@nhs.net Over and Above (hospital charity) Devon Salaried Dental Service Integrated Care System for Devon Devon Sexual Health Devon & Cornwall SARC NDHT Jobs Sign up to our news Help & Feedback Disclaimer, Privacy and Cookies Privacy Notice Staff area GP area Live waiting times Accessibility Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust CQC overall rating Requires improvement 12 September 2019 See the report NHS 111 NHS Choices