Information Sharing and Consent Training

Information sharing plays a critical role in delivering safe, effective, and coordinated services, particularly when working with children, young people, and families. When done correctly, it can prevent harm, support better decision-making, and improve outcomes. When done poorly, it can damage trust, breach the law, and cause serious harm.

The Information Sharing and Consent e-learning course explores the principles that underpin lawful and responsible information sharing. It explains why information is shared, when it is appropriate to do so, and the legal and ethical boundaries that must be respected.

Learners are guided through real-world scenarios to help them understand how consent works in practice, when consent is required, and when information can or must be shared without it. The course also considers the impact of data protection law and safeguarding duties, helping learners balance privacy with protection.

This training is suitable for professionals who regularly handle sensitive information and need confidence in making informed, defensible decisions about sharing data.