GP Data Collection: How to Opt Out

Don't worry Chapeau it doesn't include Scotland. Your data is already shared, but you might be able to trust your Government more not to sell access to it?

youtu.be/QqZXH0CJYcM might help explain things for my English colleagues ?

digital.nhs.uk/services/national-data-opt-out

It's been delayed to September now

Yes, they caved in, after a huge effort from MedConfidential, huge thanks to Phil Booth, and pressure from the BMA and RCGP. Exactly as happened with Care.data when they tried in 2014 without proper consultation.

Thank you Annodomini for posting this.

For anyone who is concerned that if they opt out their data will not be available for NHS treatment.

This is not true. The opt out form makes it quite clear that your data can be shared with other NHS professionals if you need treatment. It just opts out from the gathering of data for this new database.

Discussion on LBC yesterday. One contributor said that large pharmaceutical companies and other commercial giants have already been in talks with the government. The data is worth huge amounts but I can’t remember the figure quoted. I’m just reporting what I heard not stating this as a fact.

As a lay person, I've looked at just a couple of the links in this thread I'm fairly horrified at the way in which our so-called confidential information seems to be routinely shared with any organization that asks, without any individual being asked for their permission.

It looks as though NHS Digital will simply lead us further down the rabbit hole of total disclosure to all and sundry.

Blinko

As a lay person, I've looked at just a couple of the links in this thread I'm fairly horrified at the way in which our so-called confidential information seems to be routinely shared with any organization that asks, without any individual being asked for their permission.

It looks as though NHS Digital will simply lead us further down the rabbit hole of total disclosure to all and sundry.

I agree wholeheartedly. It’s the secrecy surrounding the whole issue. The public should have been informed so they can give informed consent to the use of our data by private companies.

I’ll bet the money made out of selling this data won’t be going back into the NHS.

Chapeau I have written to my MSP to ascertain our position regarding the NHS GP data grab in Scotland. They are going to let me know when they are sure of the details that might affect us. I have looked very thoroughly and as far as I can see we are not included but as I don't trust the Westminster government I would like to hear from Scottish MPs exactly what the position is. Good though that it has been delayed until September so we are given more information. Fingers crossed.