Our statement in response to Government plans for NHS digital transformation

An ICO spokesperson: “We stand ready to support the Government’s ambition to make the NHS fit for the future, including the move to a more digital approach. Data protection law…

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Accelerated Access to GP Records (AAGPR) DPIA’s response

Over recent weeks, a number of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) have been submitted by GP Practices. The subject of the DPIAs is the implementation of the Accelerated Access to…

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Hospitals urged to improve data protection standards following incident at NHS Fife

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to NHS Fife, after an unauthorised person was able to enter a ward and access the personal information of 14 patients.

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Former NHS secretary found guilty of illegally accessing medical records

A former NHS employee has been found guilty and fined for illegally accessing the medical records of over 150 people.

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