Information Governance and the Caldicott Principles
Information governance training helps your team comply with data protection law and understand the Caldicott principles and how they work. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Stay compliant and understand the Caldicott principles
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand who and what is protected
- Recognise the difference between personal and sensitive data
- Understand the key principles set out in data protection law
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Data Controller
- Know the Caldicott Principles
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Legislation Around Data Protection
- Data Protection Act
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Information Governance
- What is information governance?
- Purpose
- Responsibilities
- Types of data protected
- How information governance is managed
Caldicott Report
- Reasons for the introduction of Caldicott Principles
- What is a Caldicott Guardian?
The Eight Caldicott Principles
- Introduction
- Principle one – justify the purpose(s) for using confidential information
- Principle two – use confidential information only when it is necessary
- Principle three – use the minimum necessary confidential information
- Principle four – access to confidential information should be on a strict need-to-know basis
- Principle five – everyone with access to confidential information should be aware of their responsibilities
- Principle six – comply with the law
- Principle seven – the duty to share information for individual care is as important as the duty to protect patient confidentiality
- Principle eight – inform patients and service users about how their confidential information is used
Personal Data
- What is personal data?
- What is sensitive data?
- Personal data in care
- Online and e-commerce data
Managing Data
- Data flows and protocols for moving personal data
- How the Caldicott Guardian, Data Controller and SIRO work together
- Caldicott recommendations for keeping data safe
- When you can override your duty of confidentiality
- Handling personal information securely and lawfully
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Information Governance and the Caldicott Principles course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care settings, schools & colleges, offices & workplaces, charities, public sector. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
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We bring Information Governance and the Caldicott Principles training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
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