Use of patient data - General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) programme

Use of patient data
House of Commons Library Research Briefing 22 June 2021

• A briefing to support the adjournment debate (24 June 2021) on the use of patient data as part of NHS Digital’s General Practice Data for Planning and Research programme. The briefing outlines the General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) programme, issues around public engagement, summarises mentions in parliament and opt out options.

Putting Good into Practice: A public dialogue on making public benefit assessments when using health and care data

Putting Good into Practice: A public dialogue on making public benefit assessments when using health and care data
National Data Guardian 14 April 2021

• This report details the findings of a dialogue with more than 100 members of the public about how to make sure that health and care data is used in ways that benefit people and society.

Working with patients & the public to explain access to health data

Working with patients & the public to explain access to health data
Understanding patient Data, HQIP 16 March 2021

• The Understanding Health Data Access (UHDA) project is a suite of short films and written resources designed to improve accessible, introductory information to the rules and processes that govern how health and care data can be shared for research, innovation, healthcare improvement and other uses beyond individual patient care. The information in the resources introduces some of the key legal requirements for data sharing in England and Wales.

Data Security and Protection Toolkit

Data Security and Protection Toolkit
NHS Digital 15 May 2018

• The Data Security and Protection Toolkit is an online self-assessment tool that enables organisations to measure and publish their performance against the National Data Guardian's ten data security standards.
• All organisations that have access to NHS patient data and systems must use this toolkit to provide assurance that they are practising good data security and that personal information is handled correctly.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) FAQs

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) FAQs
NHS Employers 13 April 2018

• Frequently asked questions, produced in conjunction with Capsticks, which aim to help HR departments in the NHS ensure they are compliant with GDPR.

GDPR and Public Consultation. Are you ready?

GDPR and Public Consultation. Are you ready?
Mills & Reeve, Tractivity Limited 26 January 2018

• This paper looks at the implications of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will come into force in May 2018, for the practice of public consultation and any interaction with current case law.
• Including data collection, consent, existing data, further lawful justifications for processing, compliance with individual rights, impact on consultation law, and practical steps for consultors to take now.

2017/18 Data security and protection requirements

2017/18 Data security and protection requirements

Department of Health and Social Care Updated 22 January 2018

• Document outlining action expected from health and care organisations in 2017 to 2018, to implement recommendations by the National Data Guardian.
• As commissioners of GP IT services, CCGs must ensure commissioned GP IT providers are contractually required to comply with the requirements laid out in Part B: 2017/18 Data Security and Protection Requirements – General Practice.

GDPR: FAQs for small health sector bodies

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) FAQs for small health sector bodies
Information Commissioner's Office

• One of a series of resources for Health organisations from the ICO in preparation for the introduction of GDPR in May 2018.

Changes to data protection requirements under the GDPR

Changes to data protection requirements under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
NHS Employers 15 December 2017

• A factsheet, developed in conjunction with Capsticks, to help employers understand and prepare for the upcoming data protection changes under GDPR, which come into force on 25 May 2018.

Data Protection and the GDPR: Key Principles

Data Protection and the GDPR: Key Principles
Association of Independent Healthcare Organisations November 2017

• A summary of the key legal and regulatory issues that arise in relation to data protection, particularly in the context of the reforms being introduced in May 2018 under the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR).

Changes to Data Protection legislation: CEO briefing

Changes to Data Protection legislation: why this matters TO YOU
NHS Digital July 2017

• A CEO briefing highlighting what health organisations and arms' length bodies need to consider to prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will apply from 25th May 2018.
• Watch here for future updates.
• See the ICO overview here.