Under the right circumstances and for the right reasons, data sharing across and between organisations can play a crucial role in keeping people safe. It can also provide a better, more coordinated and efficient service to customers.
We share information within the statutory framework of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations. This is in accordance with the Information Commissioner’s Office's (ICO) Data Sharing Code of Practice and West Sussex County Council's (WSCC) Data Sharing Policy.
We record systematic data sharing in an Information Sharing Protocol (ISP) or Agreement (ISA). This provides a framework for the lawful, secure and confidential sharing of information between participating partner agencies or organisations.
For some services that we provide our partners include:
- emergency services - the police, ambulance and fire and rescue services
- health organisations - clinical commissioning groups, hospitals and GPs
- local authorities - county, district and borough councils
- partnership organisations - charities and voluntary organisations
Enquiries
For enquiries email: dataprotection@westsussex.gov.uk