Privacy Notice: NHS Mail and Office 365 (N365 Applications and SharePoint)

 

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Purpose:

NHS Mail and Office 365 helps NHS staff work more securely and efficiently which directly benefits our patients:

  • Security: Emails are encrypted keeping your sensitive information safe.
  • Collaboration: Staff can easily work together saving time and improving care.
  • Reliability: The system is supported 24/7 to avoid service disruptions.
  • National Reach: Staff can easily connect accross different NHS organisations.
  • Safety: Advanced protection against viruses and spam keeps information secure
  • Flexibility: Staff can communicate without disruption even if organisations change.

 

Legal Basis:

Article 6(1)e - "processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller";

Article 9(2)h - "processing is necessary for the purpose of preventive or occupational medicine";

 

Processor: Accenture

Sub-processor: Microsoft