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Written question asked by Jon Trickett (Labour) on Thursday, 14 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Personal Independence Payment: Data Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who is liable for data breaches the occur in relation to personal independence payment health assessments which are carried out by Atos for her Department.

Answer

Section 123 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 applies.

Independent Assessment Services (IAS) is required to ensure that all their staff have been advised of the consequences of disclosing confidential information and the Department can insist that the Assessment Provider demonstrate how they have fulfilled these obligations.

The Department has a process in place to manage/investigate any security breaches that occur.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
153752
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Data protection Liability Medical examinations Personal independence payment Independent Assessment Services
Link
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