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Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003

Section 140: Code of Practice CHAI and section 141: Code of Practice CSCI

299.Sections 140 and 141 place CHAI and CSCI under a statutory duty to prepare and publish a code of practice in relation to how CHAI and CSCI will obtain, use, handle and disclose confidential personal information within their powers under legislation. This will ensure that such information is dealt with in an appropriate manner. In drawing up their codes CHAI and CSCI must consult with such persons as they deem appropriate.

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