Data Protection Policy

Positive Child Psychology aims to consistently uphold the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation Act (GDPR, 2016).

We will:

• always ensure the writer of the report is named;
• indicate clearly with whom the information in a report will be shared;
• use our client’s information only for the purpose agreed by the client (and/or their carers as appropriate);
• ensure that, where any third party is to be given access to the information provided by Positive Child Psychology, that this has been agreed by the client (and/or their carers as appropriate) in advance;
• ensure all reports are stored securely so that only those with legitimate access can see it;
• hold information for no longer than is reasonably necessary and will destroy it when it is no longer appropriate to hold it;
• Annually review files and destroy those that are no longer appropriate to store.
• inform all individuals (and/or their carers as appropriate) of all information held about them;
• remove or correct any information found to be inaccurate;

If you feel that your data protection or privacy rights have in any way been infringed please contact info@positivechildpsychology.com in the first instance.