This is the Privacy and Practice Fair processing notice of Inverkeithing Medical Group. In this document, “we”, “our”, or “us” refers to Inverkeithing Medical Group. Other practice policy documents are also available online.
Telephone number: 01383 413234
This website collects some personal data from users, as stated in our website provider’s Privacy Policy.
Under the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 we are contracted to provide continuing, comprehensive, co-ordinated and person centred healthcare to patients in their communities. We undertake these tasks so that we can help to promote the improvement of the physical and mental health of our patients.
About NHS Scotland
Founded in 1948, NHS Scotland is made up of various organisations such as:
- NHS Boards
- GP practices
- The Scottish Ambulance Service
Our Practice aims to ensure the highest standard of medical care for our patients, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. To do this we keep records about you, your health and the care we have provided, or plan to provide, to you. This Policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others and how we keep it secure. This Privacy Policy does not provide exhaustive details of all aspect of the collection and use of personal information by the Practice. However, we are happy to provide any additional information or explanation needed.
- This is a notice to inform you of our Policy concerning all information that we record about you. It sets out the conditions under which we may process any information that we collect from you, or that you provide to us. It covers information that could identify you (personal information) and information that could not. In the context of the Law and this notice, ‘process’ means collect, store, transfer, use or otherwise act on information
- We regret that if there are one or more points below with which you are not happy, your only recourse is to leave our website immediately
- We take seriously the protection of your privacy and confidentiality. We understand that all visitors to our website are entitled to know that their personal data will not be used for any purpose unintended by them, and will not accidentally fall into the hands of a third party
- We undertake to preserve the confidentiality of all information you provide to us, and hope that you reciprocate
- Our Policy complies with UK Law accordingly implemented, including that required by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- The Law requires us to tell you about your rights and our obligations to you with regards to the processing and control of your personal data. We do this now, by requesting that you read the information provided at Know Your Privacy Rights
- Except as set out below, we do not share, sell or disclose to a third party, any information collected through our website.
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) became law on 25th May 2018, and 1st January 2021 when the UK exited the EU. For the purpose of applicable data protection legislation (including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (UK) 2016/679) (the “UKGDPR”), and the Data Protection Act 2018 the practice is responsible for your personal data.
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
12 to 16 year olds and GDPR
The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities
The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities (the ‘charter’) summarises what you are entitled to when you use NHS services and receive NHS care in Scotland.
Compliance with the Law
Our privacy policy has been compiled so as to comply with the Law of every country or legal jurisdiction in which we aim to do business. If you think it fails to satisfy the law of your jurisdiction, we should like to hear from you.
However, ultimately it is your choice as to whether you wish to use our website.
Review of this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time as necessary. The terms that apply to you are those posted here on our website on the day you use our website.
If you have any question regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us.