Illuma Acupuncture collects personal and sensitive data as an essential part of the patient care process. In accordance with the British Acupuncture Code of Professional Conduct, we are required to maintain patient records for a minimum of 7 years following the last occasion on which treatment was given. In the case of treatment to minors, record cards are kept for at least 7 years after they reach the age of majority (18).
Your data will not be shared with anyone externally to the clinic without your express permission.
Illuma Acupuncture is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. Magdalena Whitehead is the Data Controller, Registration Number ZB622405.
She can be contacted via email on: [email protected].
All data is kept following strict guidelines set out by ICO. You have the right to access the data held on you, to request rectification of errors, or to request erasure of data (subject to our statutory 7 year retention period). You may request copies of your records if you wish. You have the right to complain about how your data is being used. Should you wish to do so please contact the Data Controller in the first instance.