Purpose
To evidence that all staff understand their responsibilities for handling personal confidential data, as required by Standard 1.
Confidentiality Agreement Template
STAFF CONFIDENTIALITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
[Your Organisation Name]
I, _________________________________ (print name), confirm that I have read and fully understood the following:
My duty to protect personal confidential data I access during my employment.
That I must only access, use, or share PCD on a strict need‑to‑know basis.
That unauthorised disclosure or misuse of PCD is a serious breach and may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
That I must report any actual or potential data breach immediately.
The organisation’s Access Control Policy and Data Security Policy (where applicable).
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________
Line Manager confirmation (if applicable): I have reviewed this acknowledgement and confirm the individual has received appropriate induction on data confidentiality.
Manager Signature: ___________________ Date: _____________
Staff Acknowledgment Log
Maintain a central log (e.g. a spreadsheet) with columns:
Process