Sharing information and child protection

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Source: ICO
Date: 14 September 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance on data protection when sharing information to safeguard children. The guidance is aimed at professionals involved in child safeguarding and sets out steps around: being clear about data protection; identifying objectives for sharing information; and following the data protection principles. 

Read the news story: Share information to protect children and young people at risk, urges UK Information Commissioner 
Read the guidance: A 10 step guide to sharing information to safeguard children