Guidance

STI and HIV surveillance: legal basis and confidentiality controls

This document outlines the legal basis and confidentiality controls for the surveillance data collected by UKHSA for sexually transmitted infections and HIV.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 21 February 2023
• Last updated: 26 February 2024
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  1. 26 February 2024

     Added link to NHS England guidance on patient confidentiality at sexual health and HIV services in England.

  2. 21 February 2023

     First published.

Applies to England

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STI and HIV surveillance systems: legal basis and confidentiality controls

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This is primarily aimed for healthcare practitioners working at sexual health and HIV services in England.

Sexual health and HIV privacy information is also available.