Data Protection
Protecting your personal information is something I take very seriously. I am committed to maintaining your privacy and ensuring that all data I collect is handled lawfully, securely, and transparently.
What Information I Collect
When you receive care from me, I may collect and store the following types of information:
Your name, date of birth, contact details, and GP information
Medical history, dental records, and treatment plans
Clinical photographs or radiographs (if required for diagnosis or treatment)
Consent forms and communications related to your care
Payment or invoicing details, where applicable
This information is essential to provide safe and effective oral surgery care and to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
How Your Data Is Used
I only use your data for purposes directly related to your care, including:
Assessing and planning your treatment
Communicating with you or, where appropriate, your referring clinician
Ensuring continuity of care across practices I work with
Meeting legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
Clinical audits or anonymised service improvement reviews
I will never use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
How Your Data Is Stored
All personal data is stored securely, whether in electronic or paper form. I use encrypted systems and secure practice management platforms to protect digital records, and all physical documents are stored in locked, access-controlled environments.
Only authorised personnel involved in your care have access to your information, and they are trained in data protection and confidentiality.
Sharing Your Data
I may share your data with other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment—for example, your general dentist, GP, or specialist providers—where it is necessary for your care and with your consent.
In rare cases, I may be required to share information without your consent, such as when required by law, to protect public health, or to prevent serious harm to you or others. In such cases, I will always aim to inform you unless it is not legally or ethically appropriate to do so.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access the information I hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data, where appropriate
Object to certain uses of your data
Withdraw consent for future processing (where consent is the basis for use)
If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have questions about how your information is used, you are welcome to contact me directly.
Data Controller
In the context of the services I provide, I act as a data controller and am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). I am fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
