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:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-data-matching-practice-for-national-fraud-initiative

NFI activities vary each year, so data would only be disclosed if required by the focus of their activities

1) Data Controller contact details

Telephone: 01373 301301

2) Data Protection Officer contact details

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.

https://cfa.nhs.uk/privacy

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).