Brunswick Surgery is committed to preserving, as far as is practical, the security of data used by our information systems.

Confidentiality

We will maintain the confidentiality of all data within the practice by:

  • ensuring that only authorised persons can gain access to our systems
  • not disclosing information to anyone who has no right to see it

Data integrity

We will maintain the integrity of all data by:

  • taking care over data input
  • ensuring that all changes are reported and monitored
  • checking that the correct record is on screen before updating
  • reporting all apparent errors and ensuring they are resolved

Data availability

We will maintain the availability of all data by:

  • ensuring that all equipment is protected from intruders
  • ensuring that backups are taken at regular, predetermined intervals
  • maintaining contingency plans for possible equipment failure or theft, which are tested and kept up to date

Legal compliance

We take all reasonable measures to comply with our legal responsibilities under: