National Data Guardian guidance on the appointment of Caldicott Guardians, their role and responsibilities and new free online learning (03 May 2022)
Details and links to updated guidance and free online learning
Updated Guidance
National Data Guardian guidance on the appointment of Caldicott Guardians, their role and responsibilities
This guidance, issued under the National Data Guardian's statutory powers, is about the appointment, role and responsibilities of Caldicott Guardians.
Caldicott Guardian online learning launched
The Role of the Caldicott Guardian online learning
Our elearning programme, The Role of the Caldicott Guardian, is for Caldicott Guardians and those with an interest in finding out more about they do to keep people’s data safe, and ensure that wise decisions are made about its use.
The programme offers three, audience specific modules:
A module for all staff
The aim of this session is to raise awareness and inform a broad range of staff from across health and social care of the importance of Caldicott Guardians and confidentiality in their setting, organisation, or sector. The learning would benefit staff working in the NHS, adult social care, local authorities and private sector partners.
A module for new or existing Caldicott Guardians
This session is a starting point for the newly appointed Caldicott Guardian and an aide memoire for the more experienced. The learning explains how the role fits into the wider information governance assurance framework and will help Caldicott Guardians arrive at lawful and practical decisions regarding the protection and sharing of patient and service user information. It also looks at what sources of support and resources are available.
A module for senior staff who may need to appoint or support a Caldicott Guardian
This session is for members of senior leadership teams who may need to appoint, work alongside, or otherwise support a Caldicott Guardian. It explains the importance of the role, including how their work represents the best interests of patients and service users, and how Caldicott Guardians can impact the decision-making processes of the organisation.
