Privacy Policy
Essex Breast Care Limited
Last updated: 08/03/2026
Who we are
Essex Breast Care Limited provides private breast surgery consultations and services led by Mr James Worsfold, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon.
For the purposes of data protection law, Essex Breast Care Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Contact details:
Essex Breast Care Limited
Website: www.essexbreastcare.co.uk
Email: secretary@essexbreastcare.co.uk
Telephone: 01206 670172
What information we collect
We may collect the following personal information when you contact us or use our services:
Contact information
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Healthcare information
If you become a patient, we may collect relevant medical information required to provide healthcare services.
Technical website data
When visiting our website we may collect limited technical information such as:
IP address
browser type
pages visited
This information helps improve website performance.
How we use your information
We use your information for the following purposes:
responding to enquiries
arranging consultations and appointments
providing medical care
communicating with hospitals and healthcare professionals involved in your care
processing insurance or self-pay billing
improving our website and services
Legal basis for processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Provision of healthcare services
Processing is necessary for the provision of healthcare.
Legitimate interests
Responding to enquiries and managing our practice.
Legal obligations
Medical record keeping and regulatory requirements.
Who we may share your information with
Where necessary to provide healthcare, your information may be shared with:
private hospitals where your care takes place
radiologists and pathology services
your GP or other healthcare professionals involved in your care
medical insurers (for insured patients)
authorised administrative staff including our medical secretary
We will only share information necessary to provide safe and effective care.
Data storage and security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information.
Information may be stored securely using:
secure electronic medical record systems
encrypted email systems
authorised healthcare administration software
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
How long we keep your information
Medical records must be retained in accordance with UK healthcare regulations.
Typically medical records are retained for at least 8 years following your last treatment, or longer where legally required.
Your rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
request access to your personal data
request correction of inaccurate information
request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
raise concerns regarding how your data is handled
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details above.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office, the UK data protection regulator.
Website: www.ico.org.uk