Currently
There are multiple ways of making a field or record unavailable within the TIS UI, the uses have not been applied consistently across the front end/back end, however the general summary is as follows:
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Type |
Functional description |
Where used |
Warning/error messages |
Comments |
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Delete (status) |
Users can apply a status of "delete" to a particular record, which would mean that the record would be deleted from the front end
- applied at both record and field level
- this acts as a soft delete
- removed the field from the front end
- does not de-link where applied
- removes link ability for new scenarios
Example: People (Sensitive Data / Manage Record / Status) |
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No error message displayed |
TBC: In intrepid, this flagged the applicable field or record for archiving in the back end but kept it in view on the UI? |
| 2 |
Inactive (status) |
Users can apply a status of "Inactive" to a particular record or reference data field, which would mean that the record or field is made temporarily unavailable
- can be applied at both record and field level
- impact of applying this to a field being used in a current record, is
- filtering may need to be applied to view the record in a list page i.e. To show both current and inactive records
- drop downs for reference tables will not display anything that has been made with an inactive status
- records containing inactive data will not be flagged, but editing may present errors to the user
- assessment records may become legacy, and no editing will no longer be possible
Example: People records (People / Sensitive Data / Manage Record / Status) |
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No error message displayed |
TBC In Intrepid, this meant the applicable field/record would need to be activated before it could be used in TIS |
| 3 |
Trash can |
Users can click on the trash can next to a field and permanently remove data from TIS
- this functions as a hard delete
- removes existing linkages with records and other fields
- No audit trail is kept of record/field
Example: Placement record (People / Placements / Placement list) |
- People: Placement
- People: Programme Membership
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"Are you sure you want to delete?" displayed |
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| 4 |
Minus |
Users can click on the minus sign next to a field and permanently remove it from TIS
- this functions as a hard delete
- removes existing linkages with records and other fields
- No audit trail is kept of record/field
Example: Curricula (Programme / Curricula) |
- People: Qualifications
- People: Programme Membership
- Posts: Other specialties
- Posts: Sub-specialties
- Posts: Other grades
- Posts: Other sites
- Posts: Programme names
- Programme: Curricula
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No error message displayed |
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| 5 |
X button |
Users can click on the X sign next to a field and permanently remove it from TIS
- this functions as a hard delete
- removes existing linkages with records and other fields
Example: Roles field (People / Sensitive Data / Manage Records / Roles) |
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No error message displayed |
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| 6 |
Dates from/to |
Users can specify an end date, which would make the related record or fields Inactive after that date has elapsed
- this functions as a hard delete
- removes existing linkages with records and other fields
Example: Post funding (Posts / Post record / Funding) |
- People: Registration dates
- People: Inactive date
- People: Programme membership
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No error message displayed |
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| 7 |
Archive |
Not currently implemented in TIS |
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N/A |
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Data implications
In terms of data being passed down to NDW, it is assumed that hard delete data is not passed on, but soft delete data is.
To Be << to be discussed and agreed with data leads
In order to consolidate the way that the concept of deletion is used across TIS, the following rules should be applied:
Delete status
- remove “delete” as a status that can be applied from FE across all fields and records
- apply delete status in the BE only, in certain scenarios (see below)
- display the deleted status in the audit log and
- Allow NDW reporting
Applicable scenarios
N/A - see Trash Can
Conversation
- need back end reporting function for deleted records
Inactive status
- this should only be applied to the following to reference data fields and all record types
- remove ability to link to new records
- flag where there are records using/linked to this data that have a status of “current”
- display which records are linked or using the data, line by line
Applicable scenarios
- records and fields that need to be temporarily retired
- Reference data
Trash can (button)
- this interaction type should be applied to all record types and certain fields
- this should act as a soft delete, and render the record/field as follows
- remove the record or field completely from view in the FE
- apply status “deleted” in the BE for audit purposes
- display the deletion in audit log against the relevant user/record
- Do not allow deletion where linked child records / fields
Applicable scenarios
- accidental creation of a record
- accidental input of a "multiple-entry" field e.g programme membership
Minus
- this interaction should enable the removal of sub-sections to a record
- this should act as a soft delete
- remove the data from the UI
- apply status of Delete in BE
- keep a record of the change in the back end (accessible via audit logs)
- do not allow deletion where there are linked records
Applicable Scenarios
- accidental addition of a placement or assessment to a Person record
- accidental addition of a curriculum to a Programme
X (button)
- this interaction allows the removal of fields against a record
- it should act as a soft delete
- remove the data from the UI
- apply status of Delete in BE
- keep a record of the change in the back end (accessible via audit logs)
- do not share deleted records with NDW
Applicable scenarios
- removal of roles against a person record*
- sites against a Post?
- others???
Dates From/To
- this interaction should trigger automatic status change to inactive or current
- it should act as a status change only
- make applicable record "inactive" when elapsed time passes
- keep the record in view within UI
- keep a record of the change in the back end (accessible via audit logs)
Applicable scearios
- supervisor approvals
- GMC/GDC/PH number validity
- others?
Archive
- this is required to enable permanent retirement of record types e.g. when a trainee record falls outside of the data retention period
- this should be an automated process that triggers the following
- change of status in BE that removes "Inactive" trainees after a defined duration has elapsed e.g. 7 years from their programme end date
- remove view of the record in the FE
- notify users in bulk of records that have been archived
- apply status "archive"
- all archived data should be retrievable via NDW
Applicable scenarios
- where data needs to be retired relating to Trainee records (after 10 years have elapsed)
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Question |
Comments |
| 1 |
Other than reference date and records (forms), is there anywhere else, or data type, that it should be possible to apply inactive as a status? |
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| 2 |
Other than within record, are there other scenarios you might want to delete (trashcan) a data entity? for example, particular fields? |
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| 3 |
Deleting programme membership or curriculum membership current behaviour. Think these are hard deletes too, should they be? If so, do we currently audit the deletion of these? Requires technical design guidance as to what a consistent delete on TIS should be. |
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| 4 |
What are archiving rules regarding elapsed time and what can/cannot be stored? |
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| 5 |
What data will need to be accesible (GDPR) and for how long? |
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| 6 |
Are there any notifications we need to provide to users / trainees regarding the editing/deleting/archiving of their data? |
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