Confidentiality and General Data Protection Regulation
Any information related to domestic abuse will be treated with sensitivity, and if it is recorded, it will be stored securely on our systems in accordance with GDPR. We will maintain confidentiality and prioritise gaining consent from victims/survivors before making referrals or taking further action, as far as it is practicable to do so.
We may have to share information with agencies such as the Police or City of York Council if an adult, with care and support needs is at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect, or a child is at serious risk of harm. An adult safeguarding concern may be raised without consent, if you are concerned about an adult, (with care and support needs) and there is a vital interest, risk to life or it is in the public interest as others at risk, or if there was a concern that the person lacked mental capacity to consent, their capacity had been assessed and it was in their best interests.
See more information about reporting adult abuse in York.
See more information about child protection and safeguarding.
If an instance of domestic abuse meets the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) risk threshold or if there are child protection concerns, we have a legal duty to share information with relevant partner agencies in the interest of reducing risk to those concerned. We will ensure to inform those that may meet the MARAC risk threshold prior to any referral being made, as well as providing information on why this referral is being made and the support that can be available following on from this referral.
For further information please visit North Yorkshire Police MARAC.