NHS Digital have gathered all the information you need to know about the General Practice Data for Planning and Research collection that will be happening from the 1st September 2021. This data collection will include information regarding your sex, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, as well as any clinical data about you.
What will not be included is information such as your name, or address (except your postcode in a unique coded form), as well as any images, letters, documents, or outdated data that is held by your practice. An example of this would be any medication, referral, or appointment data that is over 10 years old.
By law, we are not permitted to share certain information, such as certain codes in relation to IVF treatment or gender reassignment, and so these will not be collected.
For more information regarding the data collection, please follow the link below.
General Practice Data for Planning and Research: GP Practice Privacy Notice - NHS Digital
Here you will find detailed information on how your data will be used, as well as how to opt-out as is your right to do so. You will also be able to read about the legal basis for sharing data under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
