ICO reassures employers they can share staff data in a mental health emergency
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance to give employers more certainty about sharing their workers’ personal details in a mental health emergency.
- The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance to give employers more certainty about sharing their workers’ personal details in a mental health emergency.
- Chris Hogan, ICO Head of Regulatory Strategy, said:
“We want to reassure employers that during a mental health emergency they should share necessary and proportionate information without delay with relevant and appropriate emergency services or health professionals. - The ICO also has a data sharing hub with useful guides on when and how to share personal information.
- - To report a concern to the ICO telephone our helpline 0303 123 1113 or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.