Practice Name: Hunmanby Surgery
Address: Hungate Lane, Hunmanby, YO14 0NN
Telephone: 01723 890280
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: Barry Jackson | Email: [email protected]
Your Information, Your Rights
This privacy notice explains why we collect information about you, how that information may be used and how you can access your records.
Who We Are
We are Hunmanby Surgery, an NHS General Practice providing healthcare services under a contract with NHS England.
Why We Collect Information About You
Healthcare professionals who provide your care maintain records about your health and any treatment or care you receive. These records help ensure you get the best possible care.
We collect and hold data for the purpose of providing healthcare services to our patients and running our practice efficiently. This includes:
- Contact details (name, address, date of birth, phone number, email)
- Health information (symptoms, diagnoses, test results, medications, allergies, immunisations)
- Records of consultations, visits, and treatments
Legal Basis for Processing
We must have a legal reason to use your data. The main legal bases are:
- Provision of healthcare (Article 6(1)(e) & Article 9(2)(h) GDPR)
- Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., Public Health England reporting)
- Consent, when required, such as for sharing information with non-NHS services
How Your Information is Used
We may use your information to:
- Provide you with healthcare services
- Refer you to other healthcare providers (e.g. hospitals)
- Inform national screening campaigns (e.g. cervical screening)
- Support health research and audit (with strict safeguards)
- Share with NHS Digital and commissioners for planning and payment
Sharing Your Information
We will only share your information where it is necessary and lawful to do so. We may share data with:
- NHS organisations (e.g. hospitals, mental health services, community providers)
- Local authorities (e.g. social care)
- Out-of-hours services
- Pharmacies and other healthcare providers
- NHS Digital, NHS England, and the Integrated Care Board (ICB)
We will not share your information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Be informed about how your data is used
- Access your health records
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Object to processing in certain circumstances
- Request data portability or erasure (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact the practice Data Quality Manager, Helen Gill.
National Data Opt-Out
You have a choice about whether your confidential patient information is used for research and planning. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters to find out more.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We follow NHS records retention guidelines. Your records are kept for as long as necessary to provide you with safe care.
Concerns or Complaints
If you are concerned about how we use your information, please speak to the Practice Manager. You can also contact:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
