Privacy Policy
Page last reviewed: 28 February 2025
Page created: 28 February 2025
Page created: 28 February 2025
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The GDPR is Europe's new framework for Data protection laws- it replaces the previous 1995 data protection directive, which current UK law is based upon.
The national data opt-out was introduced on 25 May 2018, enabling patients to opt out from the use of their data for research or planning purposes, in line with the recommendations of the National Data Guardian in her Review of Data Security, Consent and Opt-Outs.
Patients can view or change their national data opt-out choice at any time by using the online service at www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters or by calling 0300 3035678.
By 2021 all health and care organisations are required to be compliant with the national data opt-out policy. NHS Digital and Public Health England are already compliant and are applying national data opt-outs.