Caldicott Guardian Principles

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Principle 1: Justify the purpose(s) for using confidential information

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Principle 2: Use confidential information only when it is necessary

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Principle 3: Use the minimum necessary confidential information

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Principle 4: Access to confidential information should be on a strict need-to-know basis

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Principle 5: Everyone with access to confidential information should be aware of their responsibilities

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Principle 6: Comply with the law

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Principle 7: The duty to share information for individual care is as important as the duty to protect patient confidentiality

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Principle 8: Inform patients and service users about how their confidential information is used

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