The practice aims to meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR], the guidelines on the Information Commissioner's website as well as our professional guidelines and requirements.
The data controller is Shashi Chopra, the Information Governance Lead is Kulvinder Bhuller [who is also (in NHS practices) the Data Protection Officer.
This Privacy Notice is available [on the practice website at www.dentalstudioslough.com/privacy-policy /at reception/ by email if you contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by calling 01753 550888.
You will be asked to provide personal information when joining the practice. The purpose of processing your personal data is to provide you with optimum dental health care and prevention.
The categories and examples of data we process are:
We minimize the data that we keep and do not keep it for longer than necessary.
We never pass your personal details to a third party unless we have a contract for them to process data on our behalf and will otherwise keep it confidential. If we intend to refer a patient to another practitioner or to secondary care such as a hospital we will gain the individual's permission before the referral is made and the personal data is shared. Your data will be shared with the NHS in England, Scotland, and Wales or the HSC in Northern Ireland if you are having NHS or HSC treatment.
For full details or where your data is stored, please ask to see Information Governance Procedures (M 217C).
We have established the following lawful bases for processing your data:
Our lawful bases for processing personal data:
Our lawful bases for processing special category data:
The reasons we process the data include:
・ To refer you to other dentists or doctors and health professionals as required
The personal data we process includes:
Your name, address, gender, date of birth, NHS number, medical history, dental history, family medical history, family contact details, marital status financial details for processing payment, your doctor's details, and details of treatment at the practice. We may process more sensitive special category data including ethnicity, race, religion, or sexual orientation so that we can meet our obligations under the Equality Act 2010, or for example to modify treatment to suit your religion and to meet NHS or HSC obligations.
The retention period for special data in patient records is a minimum of 10 years and may be longer for complex records or to meet our legal requirements. The retention period for staff records is 6 years. The retention period for other personal data is 2 years after it was last processed. Details of retention periods are available in the Record Retention (M 215) procedure available from the practice.
We obtain your personal details when you enquire about our care and service, when you join the practice, when you subscribe to our newsletter or register online, when you complete a registration or medical history form and when another practitioner refers you for treatment at our practice. Occasionally patients are referred to us from other official sources such as NHS clinics or hospitals.
You have the following personal data rights:
Further details of these rights can be seen in our Information Governance Procedures (M 217C) or at the Information Commissioner's website. Here are some practical examples of your rights:
notifications, newsletters, surveys, or marketing. You can inform us to correct errors in your personal details or withdraw consent from communication methods such as telephone, email, or text. You have the right to obtain a free copy of your patient records within one month.
We have carried out a Privacy Impact Assessment (M 217Q) and you can request a copy from the details below. The details of how we ensure the security of personal data are in our Security Risk Assessment (M 217M) and Information Governance Procedures (M 217C).
Comments, suggestions and complaints
Please contact the IG Lead at the practice for a comment, suggestion, or a complaint about your data processing at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or 01753 550888 or by writing to or visiting the practice at 5 Kingfisher Court, 281 Farnham Road, Slough, Berkshire SL2 1JF. We take complaints very seriously.
If you are unhappy with our response or if you need any advice you should contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Their telephone number is 0303 123 1113, you can also chat online with an advisor. The ICO can investigate your claim and take action against anyone who's misused personal data. You can also visit their website for information on how to make a data protection complaint.
Related practice procedures
You can also use these contact details to request copies of the following practice policies or procedures:
If you have an enquiry or a request please contact the Information Governance Lead Kulvinder Bhuller. SC Dental Studio Ltd
5 Kingfisher Court, 281 Farnham Road, Slough, Berkshire SL2 1JF.
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Phone: 01753 550888.
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Closed 13.00pm to 14.00pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed.
Bus Routes: 71, 54, 58, 3
Nearest Tube: Slough Berkshire
We accept patients on a private basis.
If you would like a consultation for independent dental work you can call the practice directly.
Thank you for your understanding
We at SC Dental Studio are pleased to inform you that we are now working towards seeing more patients.
As always, we are putting the safety of our patients and staff at the forefront of everything we do and expanding our care accordingly.
We are doing our best to see as many of you as we can, though still prioritising those with the most urgent dental needs.
If you need an appointment you should call the surgery on 01753 550888 and we will triage you.
DO NOT attend the surgery unless you have contacted us and have been given an appointment, please ensure you arrive on time or we will not be able to see you.
In line with the Government guidelines, please read the latest advice to stop the spread and protect
yourself from Coronavirus, this link also includes the latest
NHS guidance: http//www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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