Confidentiality
The
guardian is bound by professional or official confidentiality rules, as set out
in national law, the regulatory framework for guardianship services or other
relevant regulations. In accordance with these rules, the guardian has to
inform the child about the applicable rules, how the guardian will treat the
child’s data and any information that the child shares with the guardian. For
reasons of transparency, the guardian should inform the child also about any
reporting obligations stipulated by law, for instance with regard to incidents
of violence or exploitation of the child or any risks to the child’s health and
development. In all meetings and communications with the child, the guardian
should ensure a confidential setting in respect of the child’s dignity and
right to privacy.
The
guardian monitors the compliance of state authorities and service providers
with applicable rules on confidentiality and secrecy.
See
also:
Level 5: Mandate and tasks of the
guardian
Level 6: Promoting the rights and the
best interests of the child
Reference:
EU training andlearning platform for guardians of unaccompanied children
Chapter 4: Quality standards andaccountability of guardianship services
Literature:
FRA (European Agency for Fundamental
Rights) (2014), Guardianship for children deprived of parental care, A handbook to reinforce guardianship systems to
cater for the specific needs of child victims of trafficking, Luxembourg, Publications
Office of the European Union (Publications Office), pp. 45-46, 71-72.