child and vulnerable adult protection policy - Stephenson College

Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and ProceduresChild Protection and the Protection of Vulnerable AdultsPrinciples for information sharingAnnex CYou are asked to or wish to share informationYesIs there a legitimate purpose for sharing information?NoNoDoes the information enable a person to be identified?YesNoIs the information confidential?YesYesDo you have consent?NoYesDo you have a statutory obligation or court order toshare information?NoYesIs there sufficient public interest to share?NoYou mayshareDo not shareShare information• Decide how much to share and with whom.• Distinguish fact from opinion.• Ensure that you are giving the information to the right person (recordhow you have verified that) and record the information shared.• Inform the person concerned that information has been shared(providing it will not create or increase the risk of harm).Record the information sharing decision and your reasonsEquality Impact Assessed 2 nd December 2010 12