National Data Guardian
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Publications 20
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National Data Guardian statement on NHS Federated Data Platform data access, in response to the Not With My NHS Data campaign
Response to concerns from the Not With My NHS Data campaign about access to patient data by external contractors in the NHS Federated Data Platform National Data Integration Tenant.
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National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China
Comment on the news that UK Biobank participants' health data has been advertised for sale on Alibaba e-commerce platforms in China.
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Corporate report: National Data Guardian 2024-2025 report
This report covers the work of the NDG and her team in 2024–25, including relevant updates outside the period, and outlines priority work through to March 2027.
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Research: Can communications create reasonable expectations about uses of health and care data? Insights from co-design and public testing
Findings from a public engagement project testing if co-designed communications can set clear expectations about health and care data use.
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Policy paper: Using data in reflective practice to support safe care
NDG statement on accessing confidential patient information for reflective practice, including safeguards, limits, and links to staff guidance.
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Transparency data: National Data Guardian Panel meeting minutes, 2025
Minutes of the 2025 meetings of the National Data Guardian (NDG) Panel.
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Transparency data: Memorandum of Understanding between the Care Quality Commission and the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care
This Memorandum of Understanding sets out the working relationship between the Care Quality Commission and the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care.
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Transparency data: 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 asp...
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Dr. George Fernie announced as new UK Caldicott Guardian Council chair
The National Data Guardian announces Dr George Fernie's appointment as the new chair of the UK Caldicott Guardian Council, the national body for Caldicott Guardians.
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Corporate report: National Data Guardian 2023-2024 report
This report reviews the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care's work from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and sets work priorities for 2024-2025.
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NDG and NHS England issue joint statement about NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
The statement explains why NHS England is adopting the Cyber Assessment Framework and moving away from the NDG 10 data security standards as the assessment mechanism for the NHS Data Security and P...
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Three years as National Data Guardian: what I have learnt
Following reappointment for a second term as National Data Guardian, Dr Nicola Byrne reflects on some of the most significant things she has learnt in the role to date.
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Transparency data: National Data Guardian Panel meeting minutes, 2024
Minutes of the 2024 meetings of the National Data Guardian (NDG) Panel.
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Dr Nicola Byrne reappointed as National Data Guardian
The Cabinet Office has announced that Dr Nicola Byrne will continue in her role as National Data Guardian for three more years, until March 2027.
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Corporate report: National Data Guardian 2022-2023 report
This report looks back on the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care's work from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. It also describes her work priorities for 2023-2024.
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The NHS Federated Data Platform: the importance of building bridges with the public
In this extended blog, the NDG acknowledges the public's concerns about the NHS Federated Data Platform programme and advises the system how it might address them.
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Caring about social care
The NDG reflects on the relationship between the NHS and social care and the importance of using data. She also outlines the value of Caldicott Guardians to organisations handling social care data.
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Transparency data: National Data Guardian Panel meeting minutes, 2023
Minutes of the 2023 meetings of the National Data Guardian (NDG) Panel.
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Independent report: NDG report on barriers to information sharing to support direct care
This report details the findings of a survey commissioned by the National Data Guardian on the barriers to information sharing to support direct care.
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Transparency data: National Data Guardian Panel register of interests
Register of interests for the panel members of the National Data Guardian (NDG).