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“We are in a period of significant change in health and social care, with AI and data-driven healthcare high on the political agenda. As we explore new and innovative ways to use healthcare data, the role of the Caldicott Guardian is now more crucial than ever. The trust we build with the public is hard earned but so easily lost, and we must always be mindful of the 7th Caldicott principle – that the duty to share information for individual care is just as important as the duty to protect a patient or client’s data.”
Dr George Fernie Chair UK Caldicott Guardian Council
“The role of the Caldicott Guardian is to decide what’s the right thing to do.”
Nicola Byrne National Data Guardian for health and adult social care in England, 20th May 2025
“Data can lawfully be used to support AI developments. Your information governance (IG) lead, Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Caldicott Guardian should be involved in any decision to implement or share data to develop AI technology… People may have questions about how their information is used by AI products or processes. You should discuss any concerns with them or refer them to your IG lead, DPO or Caldicott Guardian. Your organisation’s privacy notice should also provide details about how information is being used and shared and the choices people have.”
NHS England, May 2026
AI is now embedded across health and social care, from ambient scribing and clinical documentation to predictive analytics, imaging, administration, population health and research. For Caldicott Guardians this brings a very practical challenge: how to support innovation while ensuring confidential patient information is used legally, ethically, transparently and safely. This practical conference will support Caldicott Guardians and Leads for Information Sharing to understand their role in AI governance. The day will focus on real-world decisions: when to approve, when to challenge, what evidence to request, how to involve patients and the public, and how to monitor AI tools after implementation.
Through national updates, legal guidance, case-based discussion and practical NHS experience, the conference will examine how the Caldicott Principles apply to AI-supported care, ambient scribing, generative AI, information sharing, complaints, patient transparency and emerging technologies. Delegates will hear how Caldicott Guardians can provide effective leadership in AI implementation, work with IG leads, DPOs, SIROs, digital teams and clinicians, and ensure that patient trust remains central as new technologies are adopted.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this conference delegates will be able to:
Understand the current and emerging role of AI in health and social care
Explore the implications of national AI and information governance guidance for Caldicott Guardians
Apply the Caldicott Principles to AI-supported care, emerging technologies and data-driven innovation
Identify key AI risks including confidentiality, transparency, consent, bias, accuracy, purpose creep and accountability
Understand what questions Caldicott Guardians should ask before AI tools are approved or implemented
Strengthen Caldicott decision making through practical case studies and ethical discussion
Understand the information governance and patient safety issues associated with AI-enabled ambient scribing
Improve governance for AI used in meetings, email, documents, administration and clinical records
Consider legal issues around information sharing, AI, incidents, deaths and disclosure decisions
Improve transparency, patient communication and public trust in relation to AI use
Respond more effectively to complaints, concerns and objections involving AI
Consider how AI may support, but not replace, the judgement and ethical leadership of the Caldicott Guardian
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
