Terms of use
First published: 19 February 2026
Last updated: 19 February 2026
This page explains the Get Adult Social Care Data (GASCD) service terms of use. You will be asked to agree to these terms of use when creating a GASCD account.
Who we are
Get Adult Social Care Data (GASCD) is a new service provided by the Department for Health and Social Care as part of the Data Access Project. The GASCD service gives key stakeholders in the adult social care sector access to adult social care data in one place.
Using the GASCD service
You agree to use the GASCD service only for lawful purposes. You must also use it in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this service by anyone else.
We update the GASCD service regularly. We can change or remove content at any time without notice.
GOV.UK One Login
New customers registering for a Get Adult Social Care Data service account will be asked to sign-up using GOV.UK One Login.
GOV.UK One Login is a new way of signing in to government services (opens in new tab). It provides a simple way for you to sign in and prove your identity using an email address and password.
Over time it will replace all other sign in routes including Government Gateway that many customers and businesses currently use.
Disclaimer
The information in the Get adult social care data service does not constitute advice. While we make every effort to keep Get adult social care data up to date, we do not provide any guarantees, conditions, or warranties that the information will be:
- current
- secure
- accurate
- complete
- free from bugs or viruses
You should get professional or specialist advice before doing anything based on the content in the GASCD service.
We're not liable for any loss or damage that may come from using the Get Adult Social Care Data service, this includes:
- any direct, indirect or consequential losses
- any loss or damage caused by civil wrongs ('tort', including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise
- the use of GOV.UK and any websites that are linked to or from it
- the inability to use GOV.UK and any websites that are linked to or from it
This applies if the loss or damage was foreseeable, arose in the normal course of things or you advised us that it might happen.
This includes (but is not limited to) the loss of your:
- income or revenue
- salary, benefits or other payments
- business
- profits or contracts
- opportunity
- anticipated savings
- data
- goodwill or reputation
- tangible property
- intangible property, including loss, corruption or damage to data or any computer system
- wasted management or office time
Service emails
From time to time, we may need to send you service emails, these are strictly operational communications and will never include marketing content. By signing up for a GASCD account you consent to receiving service emails containing service information, updates or any other service-based communication to support the critical operation of the service. We will send these service emails via GOV.UK Notify. For further information read GOV.UK Notify's privacy notice (opens in new tab).
Information about you and your visits to the GASCD service
We collect information about you in accordance with our privacy policy (opens in new tab) and our cookie policy (opens in new tab). By using the GASCD service, you agree to us collecting this information and confirm that any data you provide is accurate.
Linking from the GASCD service
The GASCD service links to websites that are managed by other government departments and agencies, service providers or other organisations. We don't have any control over the content on these websites.
We're not responsible for:
- the protection of any information you give to these websites
- any loss or damage that may come from your use of these websites, or any other websites they link to
You agree to release us from any claims or disputes that may come from using these websites.
You should read all terms and conditions, privacy policies and end user licences that relate to these websites before you use them.
Security
You must follow your organisation's policies for using online tools and platforms. Check with your organisation's security or IT team for help with this.
Accessing the platform
You must sign in to the GASCD service using:
- a secure work-managed device
- a secure individual work email address that's protected with multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- a trusted internet connection - do not sign in using an untrusted public Wi-Fi network
Virus protection
We make every effort to check and test the service for viruses at every stage of production. You must make sure that the way you use the service does not expose you to the risk of viruses, malicious computer code or other forms of interference which can damage your computer system.
We're not responsible for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or computer system that might happen when you use the service.
Viruses, hacking and other offences
When using the service, you must not introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other material that's malicious or technologically harmful.
You must not try to gain unauthorised access to the service, the server on which it's stored or any server, computer or database connected to it.
You must not attack the service in any way. This includes denial-of-service attacks.
We'll report any attacks or attempt to gain unauthorised access to the relevant law enforcement authorities and share information about you with them.
Leaving GASCD
You can contact us at any time to close your account.
Check our privacy notice to find out how long we keep your personal data (opens in new tab)
Changes to these terms and conditions
Please check these terms and conditions regularly. We can update them at any time without notice.
You'll agree to any changes if you continue to use the GASCD service after the terms and conditions have been updated.