Privacy Policy

UPA PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

• We recognize that we hold a position of trust in holding your personal and sensitive information.
  Information will only be collected by UPA as and when it is required to provide a service or meet regulatory requirements.
• We respect the right to privacy of each resident/client/staff/volunteer.
• We will maintain all personal information in a safe and secure place with confidentiality respected at all times.
• Once the statutory time limits for storage of information has passed, records will be destroyed in a secure manner.
• We will make sure that access to information held by UPA is available to each individual. Please contact the local UPA office to arrange access.
• We will make sure that all staff treat our residents/clients and other staff information in the strictest confidence.
• We will make sure that all personal and sensitive information and data collected will only be released to the following people:
  • Resident/client/staff/volunteer/themselves.
  • Other health professionals – if the need arises and as required.
  • Family members or other persons designated as the "person(s) responsible" for the affairs of the resident/client/staff members.
  • Statutory bodies as required - the person whose information is to be passed on will be informed.
• Any concerns or complaints will be treated confidentially and impartially and will be dealt with promptly.

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