Single opt-out “needed” for patient data
Health authorities should implement a single Spine-based opt-out for identifiable patient data, covering all care settings, to respect patients’ rights, a privacy watchdog says.
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CCGs cannot fulfil duties without PCD
Clinical commissioners have written to NHS England saying they cannot carry out their statutory duties because of issues around processing patient confidential data.
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Risk stratification IG rules clarified
Clinical commissioners can use only pseudonymised patient data in risk stratification tools for commissioning purposes, new guidance says.
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Exemption to share SUS data granted
NHS England has been granted a six-month exemption to allow patient-identifiable data to flow to commissioners.
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