This page sets out the terms and conditions of use for the Scottish Health Competent Authority (“SHCA”) Website https://www.healthca.scot/
The website is operated by the Scottish Ministers.
For further information please contact us: HealthCA@gov.scot
Access
You may access and use the SHCA website for any lawful purpose. By using the site, you agree not to engage in any activity that disrupts, interferes with, or restricts the ability of others to use or access the website.
Copyright and re-use of our information
Unless otherwise stated, the Scottish Ministers hold the copyright for all information available on this website. You may use and re‑use the information featured on this website free of charge, in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence (OGL). This permission does not extend to the use of logos.
Any enquiries regarding the use and re-use of this information resource should be sent to: HealthCA@gov.scot
Your Personal Information
This website provides access to an Incident Reporting Form that requires you to submit personal information. All personal data you provide through this form will be processed fairly, lawfully, and in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
External Links
The Scottish Ministers have no control over, and do not accept responsibility for, the content of any external websites linked from this site.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are independent organisations. Any queries regarding their websites or content should be directed to them directly and not to the Scottish Ministers.
Cookies
The SHCA website may use a small set of cookies to collect information and generate site‑usage statistics. These cookies help us understand how the website is used and improve its performance, without personally identifying individual visitors.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a tool provided by Google that helps us understand how visitors engage with our website. The insights generated from these reports allow us to make informed changes and improvements to enhance website performance. We do not use this information to identify any individual user.
Disclaimer
The SHCA website aims to provide high‑quality, accurate, and up‑to‑date information. However, the Scottish Ministers cannot accept liability for any errors in the information provided or for any issues relating to the availability of website resources.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that the Scottish Ministers—and their officers, employees, subcontractors, agents, and advisers—shall not be liable for any damage or loss arising from your use of, reliance on, or downloading of any content from this website.