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The National Data Guardian submitted written evidence in support of the Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry: The right to privacy: digital data
Minutes of the 2021 meetings of the National Data Guardian (NDG) Panel.
In her latest blog, Dr Nicola Byrne touches upon some of the latest developments related to Caldicott Guardians and the UK Caldicott Guardian Council.
The National Data Guardian has issued a response to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s call for views on its proposed reforms to the UK data protection regime, as outlined in 'Data: a new direction…
This document outlines the role of the National Data Guardian's advisory panel.
A blog from the National Data Guardian about why, as the momentum for data-driven innovation builds, it is crucial that we don't lose sight of why transparency and the duty of confidence are so important within health a…
The National Data Guardian has issued a response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s call for views on its draft data strategy: 'Data Saves Lives: Reshaping health and social care with data'.
The National Data Guardian has published guidance under her statutory powers about the appointment, role and responsibilities of Caldicott Guardians, expanding the types of organisations expected to have one.
This guidance, issued under the National Data Guardian's statutory powers, is about the appointment, role and responsibilities of Caldicott Guardians.
The National Data Guardian (NDG) has published an annual report covering activities from April 2020 to March 2021.
Dr Nicola Byrne's response to the Government's announcement that the collection of data from GP practices as part of the GPDPR programme will now only take place after key conditions have been met.
National Data Guardian, Dr Nicola Byrne, talks about the importance of listening well, prompted by a citizens' jury deliberation in which members of the public explored data sharing during the pandemic.
A blog from National Data Guardian, Dr Nicola Byrne, covering her first few weeks in post and the General Practice Data for Planning and Research programme.
The National Data Guardian has issued the following statement in response to plans for NHS Digital to collect data from GP practices so that it can be used for health and social care purposes including policy, planning, comm…
Minutes of the 2020 meetings of the National Data Guardian (NDG) Panel.
Today we are publishing the findings of a dialogue with more than 100 members of the public about how to make sure health and care data is used in ways that benefit people and society.
This report details the findings of a dialogue with more than 100 members of the public about how to make sure that health and care data is used in ways that benefit people and society.
An introductory blog from Dr Nicola Byrne, the new National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care in England.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has appointed the next National Data Guardian
A tribute to Dame Fiona Caldicott, the first National Data Guardian, whose work over many years leaves a lasting legacy for patients and service users.
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