Confidentiality & Information Handling

Information is handled according to its purpose, sensitivity, permissions and applicable obligations. Public material and private submissions have different access conditions.

Information is provided through the designated route. Access is limited to people and service providers who need it for the stated task.

External reviewers receive only the material needed for the assigned work and under the applicable confidentiality arrangements.

Submission for review is not permission for unrestricted publication. Authorship, attribution and reuse conditions are addressed separately.

Avoid submitting unnecessary personal details or confidential third-party material. Identify restrictions before sharing sensitive content.

Information is retained according to its purpose, record requirements and applicable obligations. A request to delete material does not automatically require destruction of records that must be retained.

A request to amend or withdraw a submission is examined in relation to the work already undertaken and the record that must be preserved.

Suspected unauthorized access or disclosure is directed to the responsible function for assessment and appropriate action.

Contact privacy@ncqm.org about personal information and secretariat@ncqm.org about restricted institutional material. Privacy notice.