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National Workforce Reporting System (NWRS) extranet data: GDPR information
Summary
Why and how we process your data in the NWRS extranet, and your rights.
Controller | NHS Digital |
How we use the information (processing activities) | To get a user account to access the system, users need to submit their name, email address and organisation via our registration from. Registration to the NWRS allows users to submit data for the workforce Minimum Data Set (wMDS). Internet Protocol (IP) address information and website cookies are captured as part of the functioning of the system, to ensure it delivers the correct functionality for the individual user. |
Does this contain sensitive (special category) data such as health information? | No |
Who are recipients of this data? |
None |
Is data transferred outside the UK? | No |
How long the data is kept | 8 years minimum after no longer required |
Our lawful basis for holding this data | Public task |
Your rights |
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How can you withdraw your consent? |
Yes - via designated mailbox |
Is the data subject to decisions made solely by computers? (automated decision making) | No |
Where does this data come from? | Data subject |
The legal basis for collecting this data | Public task and Health and Social Care Act (2012) – General Powers |
Where NHS Digital uses this data
National Workforce Reporting System (NWRS)
The NWRS is made up of two modules: the data entry module and the reporting module.
General Practice Workforce
Internally - NWRS website
The NWRS website