Title:

The Role of the Caldicott Guardian

Description:

In August 2021, The National Data Guardian issued guidance about the appointment, role and responsibilities of a Caldicott Guardian. This guidance covers:

- which organisations should appoint a Caldicott Guardian
- advice on how to appoint them
- the way the role should be supported by organisations
- the role and responsibilities of a Caldicott Guardian
- the competencies and knowledge that will assist a Caldicott Guardian

Previously, only NHS organisations and local authorities were required to have a Caldicott Guardian. The guidance introduces a formal requirement that widens the type and number of organisations now being asked to put in place a Caldicott Guardian, whether by appointing a member of their own staff or making other arrangements.

This elearning programme has been developed to support those organisations.

Created:

12 Nov 2021

Last Major Update:

25 Mar 2022

Keywords:

Caldicott, CG, principles, guardian, information, confidential, confidentiality, national data guardian, NDG, data, DPO, security, risk, SIRO