Most of the personal information we process is provided directly by you for the following reasons:
We use the information you provide to maintain your file and case files in our booking system. Your data may also be used in an emergency or for insurance purposes. If there is a serious risk to self or others, we may share this information with a clinical supervisor and local authorities.
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are:
Processing is necessary for the performance of our contract with you.
Processing is necessary to comply with the law.
Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party.
Your information is securely stored. Contact details, emergency information, and brief session notes are stored in a password-protected document on our server during therapy. Your contact details and any insurance-related information will be stored for six years after therapy. After this period, we will securely dispose of your information. Personal data is also stored in our booking system.
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