Records of all client sessions are stored according to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), which replaced the Data Protection Act 2018. These regulations ensure that all personal information disclosed at our sessions is kept confidential and records are stored securely.
As I am registered with several regulatory bodies, I must comply with their policies, including the retention of client records. This means that your records must be stored for 8 years.
Records for child clients must be stored until their 25th birthday, unless treatment ends at the age of 17, in which case records are kept until their 26th birthday. Records are then securely destroyed in January after the retention period.
Your records will be stored securely in a locked filing cabinet, with the passcode known only to me.
You are welcome to request a copy of your records; this must be in writing and with 30 days’ notice.
You have the right to have your records destroyed; this request must be in writing and with 30 days’ notice.
Records are kept to chart progress of our sessions.
Everything that is discussed during your sessions will be kept in the strictest confidence unless I require support or guidance from my supervisor, or if you disclose an intention to harm yourself or others.
Information will only be shared with your consent.
No information about your session will be discussed outside of your session times.
Deb Robson