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12 October 2021

National Data Guardian calls for ‘commitment to transparency’

Dr Nicola Byrne said people need to trust they can share their data with confidence without concern their data may
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6 September 2021

All health and social care bodies to appoint Caldicott Guardians by 2023

The new National Data Guardian rules impact all health and social care public bodies that “handle confidential information about patients
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12 May 2021

NHS Digital announces new primary care data collection service

The data collection service provide access to near-real-time data from GP practices for planning and research purposes, NHS Digital confirmed.
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6 May 2021

NHS Digital revising Covid vaccine booking site after ‘users info leaked’

The National Data Guardian confirmed to Digital Health it had been contacted by people concerned about the “way that the
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Nicola Byrne
23 March 2021

Dr Nicola Byrne appointed as the new National Data Guardian for health

Dr Nicola Byrne has been appointed the new National Data Guardian (NDG) for Health and Social Care for the next
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Dame Fiona Caldicott
23 February 2021

Colleagues pay tribute to ‘wise’ and ‘passionate’ Dame Fiona Caldicott

NHS Digital chief executive Sarah Wilkinson described Dame Fiona as a "phenomenal" woman who "inspired so many" as a senior
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Dame Fiona
16 February 2021

Tributes paid to National Data Guardian Dame Fiona Caldicott

Tributes have been paid to Dame Fiona Caldicott, the first National Data Guardian (NDG) for Health and Social Care, who
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A computer keyboard, with a key reading 'data security'
21 January 2021

All health and social care bodies required to appoint Caldicott Guardians

All health and adult social care bodies are expected to have a Caldicott Guardian in place following a consultation by
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21 October 2020

National Data Guardian poll reveals growing understanding of data sharing

A poll carried out by the National Data Guardian has shown a growing public understanding that data is vital for
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14 August 2020

Government seeks new national data guardian to oversee NHS

The data guardian is expected to act as an independent champion for patients and the public, ensuring people’s information is
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