​Data Protection Privacy Notice

EASL is a not for profit organisation which employs experienced health professionals.

EASL is commissioned by a number of organisations working with homeless people across Greater London, to offer advice to their staff in relation to areas such as emotional well-being, mental health and substance use of their clients.  In some circumstances we also offer assessments.

The purpose of this is to support better outcomes for people in relation to areas such as housing and health.

In order to do this EASL may need to record and keep some information on file and on computer which is personal and sensitive. This is in order to offer the most appropriate advice relating to  support needs.  We will only record information that is necessary. In some instances this means that we can avoid recording details such as a name or other identifying information.
Any information collected will be confidential to EASL and the partner agency we are working with, it will be shared within the EASL staff team, and with the relevant staff of the partner organisation to ensure an effective service is delivered.

EASL may also need to contact and exchange relevant information with other agencies who are involved in providing care and support, for example NHS or housing services. Usually EASL would not do this, instead offering support and advice to the partner organisation.  If EASL does share any information, as far as possible and practicable, this will be done with consent, and clients will be able to see what information is shared.

The legal basis for EASL to process this information is based in the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) specifically:

• Article 6 re processing of personal data relying on paragraph 1 f legitimate interest.  This has been established through the processes laid out by the “Information Commissioners Office” .
• And Article 9, paragraph 2h (“…the provision of health or social care or treatment or the management of health or social care systems and services”) and paragraph 3 (“processed by or under the responsibility of a professional subject to the obligation of professional secrecy”).

Please note that in some situations where there is very significant concern about risks of harm EASL is required by law to share certain information, without consent.

EASL has consulted with best practice guides around the appropriate period to retain health information after which it will be disposed of securely.

If required, partner organisations will be able to arrange a meeting for clients with a representative from EASL. Alternatively EASL can be contacted directly c/o Barney Wells, Director  either by email barney@easl.org.uk or by post EASL, Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX.