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 has passed away aged 80.
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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 the National Data Guardian.
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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 tackling the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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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 kept securely.
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National Data Guardian wants more discussion on NHS commercial relationships
The National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care commissioned a poll which looked into public attitudes to NHS organisations working with partners.
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WannaCry: NHS England stresses need for better communications
NHS Digital and NHS England admit more needs to be done in establishing a better communication process to prevent cyber-attacks.
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Work needed on genomic and genetic data sharing – NDG
Further work is needed to establish how the consent process might appropriately cover data sharing in genetic and genomic medicine, a new paper from the National Data Guardian (NDG) has argued.
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Government response to Caldicott promises further £21m cyber investment
The government response to Dame Caldicott’s data security review has been released promising a multi-million pound cyber-security fund and data protection penalties.
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