Sharing of data National Data Opt Out

There has been news on social media platforms with misinformation about opting out of sharing your data with the NHS.

Here’s what you need to know on this:

• NHS Digital will never sell your data.
• There is no 30 September deadline for opting out of sharing your data. You can go on opt out at any time.
• Shared data helps the NHS. It has been used to find the first treatment for coronavirus and for vaccine research.
• There are strict rules about how NHS can use your data. It’s only being shared securely and safely.
• Shared data helps the NHS. It has been used to find the first treatment for coronavirus and for vaccine research.
  And then at the bottom of this “If you would like to opt out, please read the information and follow the instructions from the NHS website.

Published: May 28, 2021