Part 2: Classes of information in the GMC Publication Scheme

Introduction

This Scheme aims to make as much of our information as possible readily accessible to the public, on a continuous basis. We are committed to releasing more material in the future.

The GMC will make information available within the Information Classes described below. Information falling into the classes below will be retained in accordance with our Records Retention Policy.

The GMC has adopted a model Scheme developed nationally for all health regulatory bodies. The type of information provided through this Scheme by the GMC will be similar to that available from other health regulatory bodies.

Under each Information Class there is a brief description of the information available within the class.

Under each publication listed in the Publications List you can find:

The format in which the information is made available
“Notes” containing any relevant additional information
An indication as to any charge that may be made

Information Classes

We will publish information in the following classes, some of which may be chargeable (see Section 3):

Administration	Information relating to the administrative structure of the organisation Information relating to finance and business planning Information relating to employment Information relating to the governance and work of the Council
Registration	Information relating to the Register Information relating to requirements for registration
Education	Information relating to standards in education Information relating to recognised qualifications
Fitness to Practise	Information relating to standards of conduct and competence Information relating to investigations and Fitness to Practise proceedings
Communications	Publications produced by the organisation Press Statements
Other Information	Any other information that does not relate to one of the other classes outlined above

Exempt Information

The following information will not normally be made available to the public.

Administration	Sensitive personal information relating to members of staff, Members of Council, visitors or advisors, including specific terms and conditions of employment and remuneration Minutes of, and supporting papers relating to, matters discussed in closed sessions of Council, committee or working group meetings Financial information relating to specific contracts or other commercially sensitive matters
Registration	Sensitive personal information relating to applicants and registrants, except where such disclosure is required by statute or has otherwise been previously notified to the data subject Any details of registrants where the GMC has reason to believe that such information may be used for commercial purposes
Education	Documentation relating to the recognition/approval or otherwise of individual qualifications or educational institutions
Fitness to Practise	Papers relating to preliminary investigations Personal data relating to complainants Any evidence adduced at a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee or the Health Committee, except where such material appears in the transcripts of such proceedings
All Classes	Any information subject to legal professional privilege, or other relevant privilege, for such period as the privilege remains active Any other information that may be subject to exemption under the provisions of the FOI Act, subject to case by case consideration of individual requests