About this privacy statement
This privacy statement explains how NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (NHS Essex) collects, uses and protects personal information when you use this website.
This privacy notice only applies to the NHS Essex website. It does not apply to other websites that may be linked from this site. When you leave our website, you should read the privacy notice of any website you visit.
What information do we collect?
You may be asked to provide personal information when using certain services on this website, such as:
- subscribing to newsletters or email updates
- completing feedback forms
- contacting us through online forms
The information we collect may include your name, email address and any other details you choose to provide.
We will only use your information for the purpose for which it was provided and in line with applicable data protection legislation.
How we use your information
Any personal information you provide will be used by NHS Essex and, where necessary, trusted organisations acting on our behalf to deliver the service you have requested.
We will only share your information where:
- we have your consent
- it is necessary to provide a service you have requested
- we are required or permitted to do so by law
We will keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, in accordance with NHS records management requirements.
Data protection and your privacy
NHS Essex is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information securely.
We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation.
We have appropriate technical and organisational measures in place to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Security
We use industry-standard security measures to help protect information submitted through this website. While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no method of transmitting information over the internet is completely secure.
Cookies
To help us improve the performance and usability of our website, we use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use the website and enable certain website functions.
For more information about the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences, please read our cookie policy.
Changes to this privacy statement
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page. We encourage you to review this notice regularly to stay informed about how we use and protect your information.
Contact us about this privacy statement
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how your information is handled, please contact us:
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
You can also contact our Data Protection Officer through our contact page.