Joe’s view: of consent models
Joe McDonald has been thinking about retirement. But first he wants to defeat psychosis, which means gathering lots of data, which means getting the consent model right, which means starting with the Great North Care Record…
CCIO Network
Enter the CCG: on the ice shelf
John Lockley reviews some recent columns and finds a common theme; a worrying disconnect between the top of the NHS and the frontline.
CCIO Network
The GDPR: the €20 million question
The EU’s general data protection regulation sounds like something the NHS won’t need to worry about, now the UK is out of the EU. Right? Almost certainly wrong. Jennifer Trueland reports.
Cyber Security
Freeman launches consultation on Caldicott proposals
The government has launched a formal consultation on two of the key proposals in Dame Fiona Caldicott’s latest review of data security and information governance in the NHS.
Cyber Security
Tough penalities and better data control – Caldicott
Dame Fiona Caldicott’s latest review of information governance and data security in the NHS is out; recommending a stronger focus on information security for trusts, as well as new opt-out for patients. Here’s what you need to know.
Cyber Security
Caldicott: hints of latest report escape from purdah
Key reviews of NHS data security and information governance have been held up by the EU referendum. But the outlines of what they are likely to recommend are becoming clear. Jennifer Trueland reports.
Cyber Security
Healthwatch England survey reveals patient sharing concerns
While most patients are happy have their medical records used to support medical research, few are comfortable with how it is being handled, Healthwatch England has reported.
Cyber Security
Integrated care pioneers ‘struggling and facing IT issues’
The government’s integrated care pioneers have made little progress and are struggling with IT and information governance issues, an official evaluation has shown.
News
Citizens’ juries back opt-out for health data
Two citizens’ juries organised by The University of Manchester have backed an opt-out model for a database of health records that could be used for research and other purposes other than direct patient care.
Cyber Security
Enter the CCG: on IG, security, and the fear of being shot
Dr John Lockley chaired a conference on the vexed and difficult questions of information governance and cyber-security; and found that some simple ideas fell out of it.
Cyber Security