Privacy policy.
How will my data be stored?
In May 2018 the Data Protection Act was replaced by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The changes to the Data Protection Act are aimed at ensuring that your personal, confidential and sometimes sensitive data, is held privately and securely.
How long will you hold my information for?
This depends on the organisations you’re registered with. For example the NCH (of which you are all student members) says “You should keep written records stored securely for 8 years after the last interaction with an adult client and up to the age of 25 for a child under 16 when last seen or 26yrs for 17-18 year old.
What if I would like my data to be destroyed before this date?
Under GDPR rules, you are able to request the deletion of any of your records at any time.
Am I able to see or get a copy of the information held by you
In line with GDPR, yes, within 30 days
What are your Reasons for collecting this information?
In order to offer the highest quality support to clients the following information will be collected:
An idea of what you would like to achieve by coming for hypnotherapy,
A small amount of medical information
Some brief session notes
Your contact details
GP contact details
CORP research data
Some basic information about your important others
This information allows continuity within the sessions, to help you towards your goal. This information will allow reference to the content of earlier sessions and previous discussions. Contact details/address and GP’s details will only be used with your explicit consent. See client agreement and initial consultation sheet.
How do I know that you will store my information securely?
Paper session notes – all paperwork within locked cabinets.
Text messages – phone is secured with a passcode.
Emails – email account requires a username and password.
Are our discussions within the hypnotherapy sessions confidential?
Yes, unless I need support from my supervisor, or I believe that you are about to harm yourself of another.
What if I see you outside of a hypnotherapy session?
GDPR to always protects your confidentiality. So, for this reason, although acknowledgement to you may be made, it would be ideal if any further conversation could be avoided. However, if you wish to discuss your therapy with other people, that is your choice, and you are welcome to do so.
Will you discuss information about me with other health and social care professionals?
Only with your written consent.
Who is the Data Controller and what is their ICO registration number?
Data controller is Katie Windle, 6 Half Mile Grove, Leeds, LS13 1FA. This was last updated May 2022. ICO registration number is 00011096884
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