The Freedom of Information Act 2000 iv
They may become legal documents of evidence if at any point there is cause for concern or an enquiry. It is therefore vital you include all details of the agreed care, as well as writing tidily and in a way that is clearly understood, avoiding jargon, and ensuring that the information is factual and not based on opinion. Someone in your workplace will have the responsibility for checking care plans regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose.
There might be times when you have concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information. These could either be to do with bad practice relating to confidentiality, for example, if files containing sensitive information have been left lying around or the key for the office has gone missing. Or, it could be to do with how to handle disclosed information about risks to the wellbeing of an individual. In either case your manager would be your first port of call. They must be told immediately about any concerns over breach of confidentiality so they can take action.