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Part of Records and document management policy

Who needs to know this policy and why

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This policy applies to all members of staff, at whatever level, working in or on behalf of NHS Digital.

This includes contactors, temporary staff, apprentices, graduates, secondees, volunteers and all permanent employees. All members of staff are responsible for the implementation of this policy and supporting processes, specifically the proactive management of retention and disposal decisions and actions.

All employees and users of the NHS have the right to expect NHS Digital records and documents to be properly managed, readily located, and accessible, and securely deleted or destroyed in accordance with this Policy and its supporting guidance.

See full list of roles and responsibilities.


Last edited: 13 October 2022 2:07 pm