In its final guidance for practitioners on information sharing, theGovernment has sought to allay concerns that passing on details maycontravene data protection and confidentiality laws. It says that wherepossible consent should be obtained before sharing information andchildren and their families should be made aware of why it is importantand how this will happen.
However, where this consent is not possible or to do so would put achild at further risk, the welfare of the child should "override theindividual's right to privacy". The guidance states: "If a child oryoung person is at risk of significant harm or sharing is necessary toprevent crime or disorder, a breach of the child or young person's rightwould probably be justified."
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