Which statement about data protection and information governance is false?

Which statement about data protection and information governance is false?

• A. Implied consent is when a patient provides a statement in writing for their personal information to be used
• B. Consent must be explicit in written form for sensitive data
• C. Personally identifiable information must be stored securely
• D. Data protection laws apply to healthcare data

Answer: (A)

Understanding consent types and when explicit written consent is needed for sensitive data. Implied consent is not a written statement. It’s consent that is inferred from a person’s actions or the context of care, such as treating a patient or continuing with a service, rather than a formal written agreement. For processing sensitive data in healthcare, explicit consent is required, and this is typically obtained in a clear, documented form. So the statement that implied consent is a written statement for personal information is inaccurate. The other statements align with proper information governance: personally identifiable information should be stored securely, and data protection laws apply to healthcare data.

Understanding consent types and when explicit written consent is needed for sensitive data.

Implied consent is not a written statement. It’s consent that is inferred from a person’s actions or the context of care, such as treating a patient or continuing with a service, rather than a formal written agreement. For processing sensitive data in healthcare, explicit consent is required, and this is typically obtained in a clear, documented form. So the statement that implied consent is a written statement for personal information is inaccurate.

The other statements align with proper information governance: personally identifiable information should be stored securely, and data protection laws apply to healthcare data.