The document discusses information sharing regarding children who are "looked after" or in the care system. It notes that data protection and information sharing require professional judgement, clear purpose, and communication. While complex, these issues are not as complicated as often made out to be. When considering information sharing for a looked after child, their right to privacy and participation in decisions must be prioritized, but information sharing may still be appropriate to ensure their wellbeing is secured through improved outcomes. Any sharing should be necessary, proportionate, with only those needing to know, recorded properly, and with the child's consent when possible. Absolute positions on sharing are wrong, and getting it right requires both systems and ensuring staff understand their roles and responsibilities.