Data protection and compliance
TMBC understands the challenges victim/survivors face when making a disclosure, this information will be kept confidential, and we will strive to build trust in our services.
TMBC staff will inform the victim/survivor of their right to confidentiality and will not share any information without explicit consent of the victim/survivor.
TMBC recognises that there will be instances where confidentiality will need to be breached lawfully in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Where there is a significant safeguarding concern for the victim/survivor or related persons, staff can share information with appropriate services to fulfil safeguarding obligations. This could include referrals to the relevant safeguarding team or to MARAC.
It is best practice for staff to inform the victim/survivor when information needs to be shared without their consent. Information sharing should be conducted with sensitivity and consider whether this increases risk to the victim/survivor.
Records on domestic abuse cases will be kept up to date on TMBC case management system. All records should show a clear outcome of the case and flag referrals.
Compliance, monitoring and review
TMBC will review this policy every three years, or sooner if there are any significant changes in national policy before this time.
TMBC will review this policy in response to any Domestic Homicide Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews or any Serious Case Reviews.