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LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS Slide 1: Title Counselling Safety and Your Rights Level 1 – Easy Read UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸a
Slide 2: Why Safety Matters
Counselling should be safe, private, and respectful.
You have rights when you use counselling services.
Slide 3: What is Confidentiality?
What you say is kept private.
Your counsellor does not share information without a reason.
There are a few legal exceptions.
Slide 4: When Information May Be Shared
Someone is in serious danger.
A child or vulnerable adult is at risk.
The law requires it.
Your counsellor should explain this clearly.
Slide 5: Data Protection – UK 🇬🇧
UK GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018
You have the right to:
Know how your data is used
See your records
Ask for mistakes to be corrected
Slide 6: Freedom and Rights – UK 🇬🇧
Human Rights Act 1998 protects:
Your privacy
Freedom of expression
Liberty and security
These rights can be enforced in court.
Slide 7: Information Access – UK 🇬🇧
Freedom of Information Act 2000:
Allows people to ask public services for information.
Helps keep services open and honest.
Slide 8: Data Protection – USA 🇺🇸
State privacy laws (e.g., CCPA in California)
Federal privacy rules
You may have the right to:
Know what data is collected
Ask for data to be deleted
Say no to data being sold
Slide 9: Freedom and Privacy – USA 🇺🇸
U.S. Constitution protects:
Freedom of speech
Freedom of belief
Protection from unfair searches
These rights help you speak openly in counselling.
Slide 10: Access to Records – USA 🇺🇸
You can ask to see your counselling records.
FOIA applies to public agencies.
May not apply to private counsellors.
Slide 11: Level 1 Summary
You have the right to privacy, safety, and clear information.
You can always ask questions.
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Slide 1: Title
Slide 2: Building on Level 1
Legal responsibilities
Differences between UK and USA
Counselling boundaries
Slide 3: UK Data Rights 🇬🇧
Request access to your data
Ask for corrections
Ask for data to be erased
Object to how data is used
Slide 4: UK Counselling Responsibilities 🇬🇧
Keep records secure
Only share information when legally required
Explain confidentiality clearly
Slide 5: USA Data Rights 🇺🇸
Rights depend on state laws
You may:
See what data is held
Request deletion
Opt out of data sharing
Slide 6: Mandatory Reporting 🇬🇧
🇺🇸
Counsellors must report:
Child abuse
Serious risk of harm
They should talk to you before sharing, if possible.
Slide 7: Freedom in Therapy 🇬🇧
🇺🇸
You have the right to:
Speak openly
Share feelings
Ask questions
Counselling should never silence you.
Slide 8: Accessing Your Information
Ask for copies of records
Ask how information is stored
Ask who can see your data
Slide 9: Key Differences – UK vs USA
UK: One national data law, strong consistent rights
USA: State-by-state laws, rights depend on location
Slide 10: Level 2 Summary
Good counselling is safe, lawful, and transparent.
You deserve to feel informed and empowered.
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
Slide 1: Title
Slide 2: HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law 🇺🇸
Protects health information.
Limits who can see records.
Requires secure storage.
Slide 3: Duty to Warn – USA 🇺🇸
Counsellors must warn authorities if someone is at serious risk of harming
others.
Slide 4: Safeguarding Laws – UK 🇬🇧
Includes Care Act 2014 and Children Act.
Protects vulnerable people.
Slide 5: Professional Bodies
UK: BACP, UKCP
USA: ACA
Set ethical standards for counselling.
Slide 6: Record Keeping Ethics
Records must be accurate, secure, and confidential.
Slide 7: Complaints & Your Rights
You can complain if you feel unsafe, privacy is broken, or you are treated
unfairly.
Slide 8: Taking Legal Action
Serious breaches may go to courts or regulatory bodies.
Slide 9: Level 3 Summary
Advanced rights include legal protection, ethical safeguards, and complaint
pathways.
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
Your data is protected by law.
Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits.
You can access your information.
You have freedom to express yourself.
Always check you have understood correctly.
Ask your counsellor if unsure.
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Counselling Safety, Rights & Confidentiality
Easy Read | Level 1 & Level 2 | UK & USA
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LEVEL 1 – EASY READ Your counsellor should explain this clearly.
Slide 5: Data Protection – UK 🇬🇧
In the UK, your data is protected by:
UK GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018
You have the right to:
Know how your data is used
See your records
Ask for mistakes to be corrected
Slide 6: Freedom and Rights – UK 🇬🇧
The Human Rights Act 1998 protects:
Your privacy
Freedom of expression
Liberty and security
These rights can be enforced in court.
Slide 7: Information Access – UK 🇬🇧
The Freedom of Information Act 2000:
Allows people to ask public services for information
Helps keep services open and honest
Slide 8: Data Protection – USA 🇺🇸
In the USA, data protection includes:
State privacy laws (like CCPA in California)
The full Easy Read Counselling Safety, Rights & Confidentiality
Training Pack (Levels 1–3, UK & USA) has been structured and expanded to
include:
LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Title: Counselling Safety and Your Rights
Why Safety Matters
What is Confidentiality?
When Information May Be Shared
Data Protection – UK
Freedom and Rights – UK
Information Access – UK
Data Protection – USA
Freedom and Privacy – USA
Access to Records – USA
Level 1 Summary: Privacy, Safety, Clear Information, Ask Questions
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Title: Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Building on Level 1: Legal responsibilities, UK/USA differences,
counselling boundaries
UK Data Rights
UK Counselling Responsibilities
USA Data Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Freedom in Therapy
Accessing Your Information
Key Differences – UK vs USA
Level 2 Summary: Safe, Lawful, Transparent, Informed and Empowered
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law
Duty to Warn – USA
Safeguarding Laws – UK
Professional Bodies (BACP, UKCP, ACA)
Record Keeping Ethics
Complaints & Your Rights
Taking Legal Action
Level 3 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
Your data is protected by law
Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits
You can access your information
You have freedom to express yourself
Always check you have understood correctly
Ask your counsellor if unsure
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LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Title slide
Why Safety Matters
What is Confidentiality?
When Information May Be Shared
Data Protection – UK
Freedom and Rights – UK
Information Access – UK
Data Protection – USA
Freedom and Privacy – USA
Access to Records – USA
Level 1 Summary
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Title slide
Building on Level 1
UK Data Rights
UK Counselling Responsibilities
USA Data Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Freedom in Therapy
Accessing Your Information
Key Differences – UK vs USA
Level 2 Summary
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
Title slide
HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law
Duty to Warn – USA
Safeguarding Laws – UK
Professional Bodies
Record Keeping Ethics
Complaints & Your Rights
Taking Legal Action
Level 3 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
Your data is protected by law
Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits
You can access your information
You have freedom to express yourself
Ask your counsellor if unsure
Federal privacy rules
You may have the right to:
Know what data is collected
Ask for data to be deleted
Say no to data being sold
AWARENESS
Understanding Safety, Privacy, and Your Rights in Counselling
Slide 9: Freedom and Privacy – USA 🇺🇸
The U.S. Constitution protects:
Freedom of speech
Freedom of belief
Protection from unfair searches
These rights help you speak openly in counselling.
Slide 10: Access to Records – USA 🇺🇸
You can ask to see your counselling records.
FOIA applies to:
Public agencies
It may not apply to private counsellors.
Slide 11: Level 1 Summary
You have the right to:
Privacy
Safety
Clear information
You can always ask questions.
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LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Understanding Laws, Differences, and Boundaries
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Slide 2: Building on Level 1
Level 2 explains:
Legal responsibilities
Differences between UK and USA
Counselling boundaries
LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Title: Counselling Safety and Your Rights
Why Safety Matters
What is Confidentiality?
When Information May Be Shared
Data Protection – UK
Freedom and Rights – UK
Information Access – UK
Data Protection – USA
Freedom and Privacy – USA
Access to Records – USA
Level 1 Summary: Privacy, Safety, Clear Information, Ask Questions
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Title: Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Building on Level 1: Legal responsibilities, UK/USA differences,
counselling boundaries
UK Data Rights
UK Counselling Responsibilities
USA Data Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Freedom in Therapy
Accessing Your Information
Key Differences – UK vs USA
Level 2 Summary: Safe, Lawful, Transparent, Informed and Empowered
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law
Duty to Warn – USA
Safeguarding Laws – UK
Professional Bodies (BACP, UKCP, ACA)
Record Keeping Ethics
Complaints & Your Rights
Taking Legal Action
Level 3 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
Your data is protected by law
Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits
You can access your information
You have freedom to express yourself
Always check you have understood correctly
Ask your counsellor if unsure
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