PART 10Records and information
F1Use of fax machines70A
1
Where a contractor can transmit information by electronic means (other than facsimile transmission) securely and directly to a relevant person, the contractor must not—
a
transmit any information to that person by facsimile transmission, or
b
agree to receive any information from that person by facsimile transmission.
2
Paragraph (1) does not apply to any information which relates solely to the provision of clinical services or treatment to a patient under a private arrangement.
3
In this regulation, “relevant person” means—
a
an NHS body,
b
another health service provider,
c
a patient, or
d
a person acting on behalf of a patient.