NDG Briefing on Data Use and Access Bill
Summary
The National Data Guardian published a briefing on the Data (Use and Access) Bill as part of their statutory duty to advise on matters affecting health and care data. The document outlines NDG's views on the bill, highlighting provisions they support while identifying areas requiring further consideration. The briefing was shared with the Department of Health and Social Care and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology before being published for transparency and parliamentary support.
What changed
The National Data Guardian published a briefing document providing their official views on the Data (Use and Access) Bill currently before Parliament. As part of their statutory duty to advise on matters related to health and care data, the NDG has reviewed the bill and provided commentary on provisions affecting data use.
Affected parties, particularly those handling health and care data, should monitor the bill's progress and consider the NDG's views when preparing for potential regulatory changes. The briefing supports transparency in parliamentary discussions and provides stakeholder guidance on the bill's potential implications for data governance in the UK.
What to do next
- Monitor the Data (Use and Access) Bill through parliamentary process
- Review NDG recommendations for health and care data provisions
- Stay informed about data protection legislative developments
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National Data Guardian briefing on the Data (Use and Access) Bill
This document outlines the National Data Guardian's views on the Data (Use and Access) Bill. It highlights their support for specific provisions while calling for further consideration of other aspects.
From: National Data Guardian Published 20 January 2025 Get emails about this page
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National Data Guardian briefing on the Data (Use and Access) Bill
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This briefing on the Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA) was prepared as part of the National Data Guardian’s (NDG) official duty to advise the government on matters related to health and care data. Although the DUA Bill is not primarily focused on health and care data, the NDG has a responsibility to comment on any legislation or policies that could potentially impact data in these areas.
The briefing was shared with officials from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and other key stakeholders.
We are publishing this document to promote transparency, support parliamentary discussions on the Bill, and inform those with an interest in the topic.
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Published 20 January 2025
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