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National Data Opt-Out to be introduced alongside the GDPR in May

The Government has announced that the national data opt-out will be introduced alongside the GDPR on 25 May 2018. It has also been agreed to present the national data opt-out as a single question to cover both research and planning.

Type 2 opt-outs (which currently prevent identifiable data from leaving NHS Digital) will be converted to the new national data opt-out when it is introduced in May. Patients with type 2 opt-out will be contacted directly about this change.

Further information on the national data opt-out is available on the NHS Digital website.

Last updated : 16 Mar 2018

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