HFE (Disclosure of Information for Research Purposes) Regulations 2010: impact assessment
Impact of new authorisation process for disclosure of identifying information from the register of patients undergoing fertility treatments.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
Since 1991, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has maintained a UK-wide register of patients undergoing fertility treatments that involve the creation of embryos outside the body and/or the use of donated gametes (sperm and eggs) and embryos.
Where consent cannot be obtained to the disclosure of identifying information held on the register for research purposes (excluding cases of refusal), an authorisation process is needed to determine if such disclosure would be justified.