National Data Opt-out

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Data Opt-Outs

The national data opt-out gives everyone the ability to stop health and social care organisations from sharing their confidential information for research and planning purposes, with some exceptions such as where there is a legal mandate/direction or an overriding public interest for example to help manage the covid-19 pandemic.

Please see the link should you require in-depth information and reasons regarding the opting out of data sharing. National data opt-out – NHS Digital

Link that will take you straight to make your choice about sharing data from your health records opt-out. https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/manage-your-choice/