{"id":4029,"date":"2025-11-13T14:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/digital-health-software-and-platforms\/?page_id=4029"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T13:15:21","slug":"information-governance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/digital-health-software-and-platforms\/our-services\/information-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"Information governance &amp; data security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_module=&#8221;322&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu global_parent=&#8221;322&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; menu_id=&#8221;7&#8243; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; module_class=&#8221;main-navigation&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs (do not remove)&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; module_class=&#8221;breadcrumbs&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;border-bottom: 1px solid #ececed;&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/digital-health-software-and-platforms\/\">Digital Health Software and Platforms<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Information governance &amp; data security&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #28a0d8\">Information governance &amp; data security<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #28a0d8\">Protecting sensitive research data through robust governance and compliance.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/digital-health-software-and-platforms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2026\/01\/information-governance-graphic.png&#8221; \/][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Summary&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>We embed information governance and data protection into every stage of our digital health research projects. Our work is guided by GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, ensuring data is collected, stored, and shared securely and responsibly. We aim to enable ethical, compliant research that protects participants while supporting scientific rigour and reproducibility.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Spacer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; \/][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What we do&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h5>What we do<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\">Advise research teams on data protection and governance requirements from project setup through to delivery.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\">Develop secure data management workflows tailored to study-specific needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\">Ensure systems are built and hosted in line with university and\/or NHS information security standards.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\">Collaborate with IT, governance, and ethics teams to ensure compliance throughout the research lifecycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Spacer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Why it matters&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h5>Why it matters<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Digital health research often involves sensitive personal and clinical data. 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