External links policy
The Information Standard includes links to various external websites on the Useful Information page within the Resources area of the site.
The aim of this page is to give users quick access to a number of websites providing information relevant to the production of high quality health and social care information using quality assured processes.
In order to maintain impartiality, The Information Standard website does not include external links to any organisations who may be eligible to apply for certification. The only exception to this is in the list of registered members in the Our members area of the site.
While we consider carefully which websites we link to, The Information Standard is not responsible for the content of those sites. The inclusion of a link to an external website should not, therefore, be interpreted as an endorsement of that site, its content, or any product or service it may provide. Transactions between users and any external site are not the responsibility of The Information Standard.
How our links are chosen
Before we link to an external website we perform a rigorous check to assess its suitability. We do not link to sites in return for cash, services or any other consideration in kind. It is a requirement of all websites that we link to that they:
• are free to access,
• do not require registration to view basic content,
• and make a clear distinction between normal editorial content and any advertising they may carry.
If you have any queries related to this policy, please email us at informationstandard@capita.co.uk
Privacy
We take care to protect the privacy of users of The Information Standard website. Set out below is an explanation of how we process information about visitors to the site.
Collection of personal information
The information which we collect and store during normal use of the site is used to monitor and analyse how parts of the site are used. Such use does not result in any personally identifiable data being collected or stored.
You have the option on certain pages within this site to submit personal information to The Information Standard in order that we might send you further information or email alerts. These pages provide explanations as to how this information is to be used.
We will not disclose without your consent any personal information we collect about you when you visit the site, to a third party outside The Information Standard. In connection with any application, request or enquiry you make, your information will be passed directly to the relevant team within The Information Standard.
If you have submitted personal information through this website and wish us to cease using it for the purposes submitted, please contact informationstandard@capita.co.uk.
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Site terms and conditions
Copyright
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You are permitted to browse this site and to reproduce extracts by way of printing, downloading to a hard disk and by distribution to other people but, in all cases, for non-commercial, informational and personal purposes only. No reproduction of any part of the site may be sold or distributed for commercial gain, nor shall it be modified or incorporated in any other work, publication or site. No other licence or right is granted.
Content
The information on this site has been included in good faith but is for general informational purposes only. It should not be relied on for any specific purpose and no guarantee is given as regards its accuracy completeness or fitness for any particular purpose or any site linked to it.
Use
Your information and activity on this site must not:
• be false, inaccurate or misleading;
• be in breach of any applicable laws, regulations, licences, or third party rights;
• interfere in any way with the proper working of the site and in particular you must not circumvent security, tamper with, hack into or disrupt the operation of the site or surreptitiously intercept, access without authority or expropriate any system, data or personal information as defined in the Data Protection Act 1998.
This site is intended normally to be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The Information Standard will not be liable for any failure to achieve this level of availability. The site may be suspended temporarily and without notice in circumstances of system failure, maintenance or repair or for reasons beyond the control of The Information Standard. The Information Standard will make all reasonable attempts to exclude viruses (and similar destructive devices) from the site but cannot guarantee the exclusion of viruses (and similar destructive devices) and you should take appropriate steps in respect of this risk.
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law and each party to these terms submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.