Confidentiality & Non- Disclosure Agreement for FFLM Examinations (Personnel)

In respect of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) Part 1, DLM, and Part 2 examinations (including online, written, and face-to-face assessments), I agree to the following terms:

1. Professional Confidentiality

All examination materials are highly confidential. I undertake not to discuss or disclose:

• The contents, questions, or specific scenarios of any examination paper or OSCE Station.
• Any conversations relating to the examination overheard or conducted with anyone other than official FFLM staff or authorised representatives.
• Information from training and rehearsal sessions or specific assessment stations to any candidate, colleague, or third party, regardless of their professional affiliation.

2. Electronic Security & Data Handling

• Email & Access: I will not forward examination emails to anyone other than approved FFLM personnel.
• Data Retention: I will delete question/station documents from my email and "Deleted Items" folder as soon as they are no longer required.
• Encryption: All emailed documents must be password-protected using the standard FFLM password.
• Storage: Files must be stored on secure personal drives (not shared networks). Portable devices (USB sticks) should be avoided; if used, they must be encrypted and stored in a locked location. Any loss of devices must be reported immediately.

3. Prohibition on Recording & Reproduction

I will take all necessary precautions to ensure materials are not seen, recorded, or disclosed. Specifically, I agree not to:

• Use software or hardware to screen record, photograph, or screenshot any part of the materials.
• Use external devices (phones/cameras) to capture images of examination screens.
• Copy, transcribe, or reproduce any part of the examination for personal use or distribution.

4. Physical Materials & Conflict of Interest

• Hard Copies: Printed documents must be kept in a secure, locked location and disposed of as confidential waste.
• Declarations: I will declare any conflicts of interest to the FFLM Examinations Manager (e.g., being related to or in a relationship with a candidate or relevant medical student).

5. Sanctions & Enforcement

I understand that any breach of this agreement, including sharing content on social media or messaging platforms, constitute serious professional misconduct. Such breaches will be referred to the Chief Examiner’s Committee.

This agreement remains in effect indefinitely following the conclusion of the examination.