Which of the following statements best describe why good knowledge of information sharing is important?
Correct answer: There are professional and, in some cases, legal reasons for individuals and organisations to share information to support early intervention as well as to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults. Information sharing is key to the government’s goal of delivering better, more efficient public services that are coordinated around the needs of the individual. It is essential to enable early intervention and preventative work, for safeguarding and promoting welfare and for wider public protection. Appropriate information sharing is important to help avoid serious cases but that is only part of the reason for doing it. Information sharing is a vital element in improving outcomes for all. It is not necessary to understand all of the Data Protection Act. The cross-government Information Sharing: Guidance for practitioners and managers (see www.dcsf.gov.uk/ecm/informationsharing) offers clarity on when and how information sharing can be shared professionally or l
