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Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) integration data EIDER SQL: GDPR information
Summary
Why and how we process your data in the EIDER system, and your rights.
Controller | NHS Digital |
How we use the information (processing activities) | Some personal data is collected as part of migrating customers from the N3 network provider to the new Health and Social Care Network (HSCN). Names, positions, email addresses and telephone numbers of customers are processed and uploaded to EIDER, a management tool to support the migration. |
Does this contain sensitive (special category) data such as health information? | No |
Who are recipients of this data? |
Participants of the programme or service as necessary |
Is data transferred outside the UK? | No |
How long the data is kept | 3 years minimum after no longer required |
Our lawful basis for holding this data | Legal obligation |
Your rights |
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How can you withdraw your consent? |
Consent not the basis for processing |
Is the data subject to decisions made solely by computers? (automated decision making) | No |
The legal basis for collecting this data | Legal obligation (Direction, requested to establish information system) and management of health and social care systems |
Where we use this data
Health and Social Care Network (HSCN)
The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) provides a reliable, efficient and flexible way for health and care organisations to access and exchange electronic information.