CHCLEG003 Maintain Legal And Ethical Compliance

CHCLEG003 Maintain legal and ethical compliance

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 Outline the purpose of this policy • Why does this policy exist? e.g. Legislation, Industry Standards, protect information etc What records does it relate to? The organisations commitment to protecting client privacy and personal information. WHAT information (type) is collected  WHY the organisation needs to collect personal client information. ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES Explains who Policy covers and their roles/responsibilities. Chief Executive Officer or Compliance Officer (e.g. Ensure systems in organisation protect information) Managers (e.g. Ensure employees are aware of record keeping responsibilities & Policy) All employees, including volunteers (e.g. Capture & secure records, Comply with Policy) PROCEDURES:  How can organisation collect information e.g. from person directly/ referral, individual consent? Security and Protection of records (e.g. How the organisation stores securely from unauthorised access, both electronically and paper-based).  Disclosure of personal information e.g. Referral, informed consent, health situation exists When records disposed/destroyed  And whether this information will be released (disclosed) to any other 3rd party (and in what circumstances). • Access to records ? Client access to records e.g. with Freedom of Information Act 1992 ? Employee access (e.g. Can all employees access or only some) REVIEW: Endorsed by Management Committee (insert date)