Mid & West Wales Regional Quality Assurance Group
Meet the Chair
The Mid and West Wales QA group is chaired by Debby Jones of Dyfed Powys Police. Debby says "I am personally invested in WASPI and improved collaboration within my region. Partnership working across Wales is a necessity, and for it to be successful, effective information sharing is essential. However, to protect the personal data of individuals, this sharing must be undertaken strictly in line with data protection legislation. This is where WASPI comes in.
The WASPI process has stood the test of time. Both the WASPI Team and the organisations that have signed up to the Accord are deeply invested, with many having been involved for over 20 years. It is a pleasure to see such enthusiasm among the team and the Information Governance professionals striving to get it right. Data Controllers and the individuals whose data is shared can be reassured: everyone involved wants to facilitate information sharing for the greater good, while also ensuring full compliance with legislative responsibilities. Ultimately, this ensures improved collaboration for the people of Wales and visitors to our lovely country".
The QA Group provides a level of assurance that any information sharing protocols organisations are signing up to have been reviewed by individuals within experience in Information Governance.
The Mid & West QA group is responsible for:
Strategic Signoff: Granting the final assurance and approval of regional ISPs so that they can be used by partners in their region.
Local intelligence: Identifying if a proposed data flow fits existing local arrangements or strategic partnerships.
Maintaining Trust: Acting as the guardians of public trust by ensuring sharing is transparent and proportionate for the citizens in their area.
Membership list
The Mid and West Wales QA Group benefits from having members drawn from all the major information sharing organisations in the region, who bring their experience of real-world data protection compliance to the discussion of each Information Sharing Protocol.
The following organisations are currently members of the Group:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Ceredigion County Council
Dyfed Powys Police
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Pembrokeshire County Council
Powys County Council
Powys Teaching Health Board
Terms of Reference for the Group
Got a question for the Group? Ask the Chair via: waspiservice@wales.nhs.uk