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Information governance
Definition
From:
NHS England Transformation Directorate: Information Governance Framework for Integrated Health and Care: Shared Care Records (Sep 2021)
The term used to describe how organisations and individuals manage and handle data within the health and social care system in England. In practical terms, IG is about managing and sharing information appropriately. There is a body of legislation that protects personal information and any information shared inappropriately could mean a fine for the organisation or even prison for an individual.
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