Information Rights Officer

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Provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff on access to information processes e.g.: the formal access to service user records process, Freedom of Information Act 2000, and Environmental Information Regulations. To be responsible for responding to requests under Data Protection laws in relation to a persons care and treatment. To be responsible for the management of Freedom of Information requests, from receipt to closure. Identify and flag any issues that may arise through changes in legislation e.g. changes required to standard documents. Answer telephone and email queries in relation to information management and confidentiality issues. Update knowledge of new developments in legislation surrounding care records management systems technologies, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2000, Data protection legislation, and associated topics. Ensure requests from police are accompanied with appropriate paperwork e.g. consent from the service user, Section 212 exemption under the Data Protection Act 2018 or a Sealed Court Order. Manage and maintain the Trusts hard copy archive, under instruction from the Information Governance Manager.