These privacy notices let you know what happens to any personal data that you give to us or any that we may collect from you or about you. They apply to personal information processed by or on behalf of the Practice.
These privacy notices explain:
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Who we are, how we use your information and our Data Protection Officer
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What kinds of personal information about you do we process?
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What are the legal grounds for our processing of your personal information (including when we share it with others)?
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What should you do if your personal information changes?
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For how long your personal information is retained by us?
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What are your rights under data protection laws?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became law on 24th May 2016. This is a single EU-wide regulation on the protection of confidential and sensitive information. It enters into force in the UK on the 25th May 2018, repealing the Data Protection Act (1998).
For the purpose of applicable data protection legislation (including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the “GDPR”), and the Data Protection Act 2018, the practice responsible for your personal data is St. Peter’s Surgery.
These privacy notices describe how we collect, use and process your personal data, and how, in doing so, we comply with our legal obligations to you. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your data privacy rights.
Data Protection Privacy Notice for Patients
Data Protection Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
If you want more information regarding your Medical Records and how we use and protect your information please see the patient information leaflet here.
If you have any questions or wish to know more please contact the Practice Manager.
Black Country and West Birmingham STP Renal CKD Project
As part of the Black Country and West Birmingham STP, Walsall South 2 PCN/St Peters Surgery are working with hospital specialists to pilot a new way of identifying early and supporting people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This pilot involves our Practice working with hospital specialists to review patients notes.