Responsibilities of Individuals. In order to comply with the provisions of this policy, each employee assumes the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities of Individuals. Every individual, employee or representative working for the organisations listed in this document is personally responsible for the safekeeping of any information they obtain, handle, use and disclose. Every individual should be aware that any violation of privacy or breach of confidentiality is unlawful and may result in disciplinary action. Every individual should know how to obtain, use and share information they legitimately need to do their job. Every individual should uphold the general principles of confidentiality, follow the rules laid down in the protocols and seek advice when necessary. If an individual feels that the information available to them is inadequate for them to do their job, it is their responsibility to flag this up. Every individual should undertake not to access or disclose information where they have no legitimate reason to do so.
