NHS Digital data to help researchers understand Covid impact on cancer
New cancer data from NHS Digital is expected to help researchers understand the impact of Covid-19 on those living with cancer.
AI and Analytics

Firebase URL ‘leaked technical information on Babylon’s GP at Hand’
The database was being used to store testing information for the company’s technology and GP at Hand, revealing the success rate of different functions.
AI and Analytics

FOI finds 1 in 4 NHS trusts have no staff with cyber qualifications
Nearly a quarter of NHS trusts that responded to an FOI request have no employees with cyber security qualifications, with trusts employing just one qualified security professional per 2,582 employees on average.
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Whatsapp doc with instant messaging?
Instant messaging platforms, particularly Whatsapp, are widely used by doctors and clinical teams for quick and easy communications, but they are not compliant with NHS information governance requirements, Dr Felix Jackson outlines the problems.
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HSCIC data security report due February
A final report on the Health and Social Care Information Centre’s data security programme plans is set to be completed by February next year.
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HSCIC to create data security programme
The Health and Social Care Information Centre will establish a data security programme across health and social care.
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HSCIC admits to four HES data breaches
The Health and Social Care Information centre has admitted to repeated data breaches involving the Hospital Episode Statistics.
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