National Data Opt-Out
National Data Opt-Out is a service which allows individuals the option to opt out of having their confidential information used for purposes beyond their individual care and treatment.
National Data Opt-Out is a service which allows individuals the option to opt out of having their confidential information used for purposes beyond their individual care and treatment.
Health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can be used to help with research and planning. Under the National Data Opt Out service individuals can choose to stop their confidential patient information being used for Research and Planning.
This choice will only apply to the health and care system in England. This does not apply to health or care services accessed in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Individuals may choose to prevent their confidential information from being shared or used for any purpose other than providing care.
There are two choices available:
Individuals who decide that they do not wish their personal information to be shared and used for purposes other than for their care and treatment, should contact the GP Practice who they are registered with and ask for further information about how to register their objections. This should not affect the care and treatment they receive.
For further information and support relating to type 2 opt-outs please contact:
NHS Digital contact centre at enquiries@nhsdigital.gov.uk referencing ‘Type 2 opt-outs — Data requests’ in the subject line;
Alternatively call NHS Digital on (0300) 303 5678; or visit their website: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/national-data-opt-out
Further information relating to the National Data Opt out can be found within the SECAmb Privacy Statement.