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Privacy Notice – NHS Counter Fraud
The use of data by the Cabinet Office for data matching is carried out with statutory authority. It does not require the consent of the individuals concerned under Data Protection legislation. Data matching by the Cabinet Office is subject to a Code of Practice. For further information see:
NFI activities vary each year, so data would only be disclosed if required by the focus of their activities
1) Data Controller contact details
Frome Medical PracticeFrome Medical Centre
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
Telephone: 01373 301301
2) Data Protection Officer contact details
Kevin CaldwellGP Data Protection Officer
Somerset CCG
Wynford House
Lufton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8HR
Telephone: 01935 384000
Email: somccg.GPDPO@nhs.net
3) Purpose of the processing
Under the NHS Act 2006, investigations into fraud in the NHS may require access to confidential patient information.
4) Lawful basis for processing
To enable the HCO to receive information concerning a patient for the purposes of an investigation, the following Article 6 and 9 conditions apply:
Article 6(1)(c) “processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.”
and:
Article 9(2)(h) “processing is necessary for the purposes of preventative or occupational medicine for the assessment of the working capacity of the employee, medical diagnosis, the provision of health or social care or treatment or the management of health or social care systems and services...”
We will consider your rights established under UK case law collectively known as the “Common Law Duty of Confidentiality.
5) Recipient or categories of recipients of the processed data
NHS Counter Fraud Authorities, Cabinet Office.
6) Rights to object
Not applicable.
7) Right to access and correct
Not applicable.
8) Retention period
Data retained in line with NHS Counter Fraud policies on storing identifiable data.
9) Right to complain
You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office, you can use this link https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/ or calling their helpline 0303 123 1113 (local rate) or 01625 545 745 (national rate).
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