At Community Diagnostic Services (CDS), we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and any information given to us by which you can be identified will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy. We comply fully with the data protection laws in force in the UK, including the UK GDPR, GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018 (“Data Protection Laws”), as well as all applicable clinical confidentiality guidelines.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data that we collect from you and/or hold about you, and your rights in relation to that data. By providing your personal data to us or by using our services, you are accepting or consenting to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
CDS provides diagnostic ultrasound services to patients referred by healthcare providers. Our registered address is 179 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, England, B19 1LL. For data protection queries, you can contact us at [Insert Contact Email or Phone Number].
For the purpose of Data Protection Laws, the data controller is Community Diagnostic Services (CDS).
2. What Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
The data we collect may include sensitive personal data relating to your health. By providing us with this data, you give us explicit consent to process it for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
We will ensure that all third-party providers comply with Data Protection Laws and maintain confidentiality.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data in accordance with NHS guidelines and applicable laws. Diagnostic records are typically kept for 8 years after the date of service or longer where required by law.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
8. Data Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data, including:
9. Cookies and Online Privacy
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email:Privacy@communitydiagnosticservices.com
Address: FAO: GDPR Officer, Community Diagnostic Services Limited, 179 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, England, B19 1LL
Thank you for trusting CDS with your healthcare needs. Your privacy is our priority.
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