Correspondence: NDG advises minister on public and professional trust in the FDP

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October 12, 2026 11:58

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The National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care, Dr Nicola Byrne, has written to the Minister for Health Innovation, James Frith MP, advising on the importance of public and professional trust in decisions about the future of the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP).

The letter draws on evidence from research, public and professional views, independent scrutiny and the National Data Guardian’s ongoing engagement with the FDP programme.

Give public and professional trust substantial weight when evaluating suppliers of systems involving health and care data.

Ensure decisions are supported by clear, objective evidence of benefits and limitations, communicated transparently, within a culture that is open to challenge.

Address concerns about interoperability, vendor lock-in and data sovereignty, including consideration of open standards and open-source technology.

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