We are reviewing our document/data retention policy and how long we can or should hold on to client data. What should experts do in this area?
Short Answer: It depends on your Terms and Conditions
Advice not just for medico-legal experts who are planning to retire.
The view of the Expert Witness Institute is: Yes
There is no standard format
Experts should always consult the latest Government guidance.
The agency I work with insists on very specific wording. And if it applies to virtual assessments, shouldn’t it apply to phone assessments as well?
Advice notes are provided to members of the Expert Witness Institute in support of their work. They represent the Institute’s view of good practice in a particular area, and members are not obliged to follow them. They do not constitute legal or professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for it. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that they are accurate, up to date, and useful, The Expert Witness Institute will not accept any legal liability in relation to them. If specific advice or information is required, then a suitably qualified professional should be consulted.