Caldicott Principles: a consultation about revising, expanding and upholding the principles

The National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care (NDG) is seeking views on:

• proposed revisions to the seven existing Caldicott Principles
• proposed extension of the Caldicott Principles through the introduction of an additional principle which makes clear that patients’ and service users’ expectations must be considered and informed when confidential information is used
• the proposal that the NDG uses her statutory power to issue guidance about organisations appointing Caldicott Guardians to uphold the Caldicott Principles

We’ve provided more information in a background document which you can download from this page. You may find it helpful to read this before answering the consultation survey.