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• Rooms, cabinets or drawers in which personal records are stored should be locked when
unattended. A record tracing system should be maintained of files removed and/or returned.
• It is important to ensure that service user and/or staff information is not discussed in
inappropriate areas where it is likely to be overheard including conversations and telephone
calls.

Never leave information/data unattended in company vans or private cars
• Staff must not leave laptops/portable electronic devices and/or files containing personal
• information unattended in cars.
• All files and portable equipment must be stored securely. If files containing personal
information must be transported in a car, they should be locked securely in the boot for the
minimum period necessary.

7.11.1 How long does the Company keep personal information?
The time period for which we retain information varies according to the use of that information, in
some cases there are legal requirements to keep data for a minimum period. Unless specific legal
requirements dictate otherwise, the Company will retain information no longer than is necessary for
the purposes for which the data were collected or for which they are further processed.

The following is a guideline as to how long information of certain types is kept once you are no longer
an employee of the Company;

• Terms and Conditions of Employment - 3 years
• Data Protection - 1 year
• Equality- 6 years
• Health and Safety records, accident and incident reports - 10 years
• Leave of Absence - 8 years
• Termination of Employment - 3 years
• Transfer of Undertakings - 1 year

7.11.2 What Personal Information does the Company hold on employees?
As an employee you will be requested to provide the following information for payroll and your
personal file:
Personal Data
• Identification Data - Name, Address etc.
• Bank Account
• PPSN
• Emergency contacts
• Prior work experiences (CV)
• Company property/equipment
• Email Addresses
• Marital status
• Phone numbers
• The death of an employee
• Contract of employment and commencement details
• Interview notes
• Disciplinary issues
• Health and Safety information

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