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module menu icon Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer is primarily an advisory role.

  • may be a pharmacist or another suitable person, inside or outside of the pharmacy, but with knowledge of the particular community pharmacy
  • have ‘expert’ knowledge of data protection and associated legislation, as this relates to community pharmacy
  • have a thorough understanding of the Information Commissioner’s Office and Information Governance Alliance guidance on their role
  • the DPO is identified on the Privacy Notice
  • must not be a person who decides the purposes and means of processing
  • the DPO must be independent, adequately resourced, and report to the highest management level
  • in some cases, several organisations can appoint a single DPO between them
  • DPOs can help you demonstrate compliance and are part of the enhanced focus on accountability
  • further guidance on the role of the DPO is available from the ICO and NHS Digital’s Information Governance Alliance (IGA).
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