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 aspects.

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.