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« on: 08:54:52, 25/05/21 »
'Biggest data grab' in NHS history stuffs GP records in a central store for 'research' – and the time to opt out is now • 
The NHS is preparing for the "biggest data grab" in the history of the service, giving patients little information or warning about the planned transfer of medical records from GP surgeries in England to a central store for research purposes – and with no prospect of the data being deleted.

Campaigners and doctors have expressed alarm that such a wide-ranging data haul is in the offing when health services and patients are still swamped by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with little time to focus on the details of data privacy.

The 55 million citizens of England will need to opt out of the involuntary scheme before it is introduced to prevent the entire history of their GP visits being slurped, campaigners told us. Opt-out forms are here [.docx]. We understand you will need to give this form to your GP practice before 23 June or your data held by your GP joins the central repository.





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« Reply #1 on: 09:05:22, 25/05/21 »
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Didn't find their links helpful - this is another site:


https://medconfidential.org/how-to-opt-out/
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« Reply #2 on: 18:57:12, 22/06/21 »
GP data sharing: What is it and can I opt out? - BBC News



What information will be shared?

The database will collect information on patients' physical, mental and sexual health, including details of diagnoses, symptoms, test results, medication and immunisations.

It will also include data on sex, ethnicity and sexual orientation.

NHS Digital points out that this information can already be extracted from GP practices at the moment, with 300 requests made last year.

It says the new central database will mean patient information will be accessed and stored in a more consistent way.

But critics point out that approved third parties - such as researchers at universities, charities or private companies - will be able to access the data under certain circumstances.




Why has the rollout been delayed?

There have also been concerns that patients have not been given enough information about the new scheme or what it means for their data.

Doctors' organisations like the British Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners argued that not enough people knew about the data transfer, or that they could opt out.

They successfully pushed for a delay until 1 September[/size] so that people could be better informed, and have time to opt out if they wish.

In 2016, a scheme called Care.data[/size] was abandoned after similar questions were raised about whether patients had received enough information about the plans.[size=0.875rem]


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« Reply #3 on: 19:23:43, 22/06/21 »
What’s happened to the data protection act?

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« Reply #4 on: 11:05:28, 23/06/21 »
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Where do we get the form from to either opt out or opt in?
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« Reply #5 on: 19:56:29, 26/06/21 »
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/millions-of-pensioners-unable-to-stop-sexual-and-mental-health-history-being-sold/ar-AALtI


Now Matt Hancock has resigned he won't be able to go ahead with this.


Boris Johnson is due to do a Cabinet re-shuffle on July 23rd,  lets hope Matt Hancock


won't get anywhere near to a Health Ministry appointment.










Up to three million pensioners will be unable to stop their personal health details being sold to firms, warn campaigners.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock wants to pool data on 55 million NHS patients, including sexual histories, mental health, criminal activity and drug abuse.

NHS campaigners say it would put sensitive records at risk of privacy breaches and commercial exploitation.
Mr Hancock aims to offer only an online opt-out and is resisting calls to notify every NHS patient by mail.
There are fears up to three million over-65s with no computer access will be unable to protect records.
Tory MP and ex-Cabinet minister David Davis said: “It’s not safe to pool this data and it’s probably not legal.[/font][/size]
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« Reply #6 on: 21:20:59, 26/06/21 »
Sajid Javid has been appointed the new Health Minister.




Up to three million pensioners will be unable to stop their personal health details being sold to firms, warn campaigners.Health Secretary Matt Hancock wanted to pool data on 55 million NHS patients, including sexual histories, mental health, criminal activity and drug abuse.NHS campaigners say it would put sensitive records at risk of privacy breaches and commercial exploitation.Mr Hancock aimed to offer only an online opt-out and is resisting calls to notify every NHS patient by mail.There are fears up to three million over-65s with no computer access will be unable to protect records.Tory MP and ex-Cabinet minister David Davis said: “It’s not safe to pool this data and it’s probably not legal.[si© Leon Neal Former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union David DavisVideo: Vaccine in numbers: More than 43 million receive first dose (PA Media)
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