Adult Dental Health Survey: GDPR information

Summary

Why and how we process your data in the Adult Dental Health Survey and your rights.

Controller	NHS Digital
How we use the information (processing activities)	The Adult Dental Health Survey (ADHS) records the condition of teeth and dental hygiene, and attitudes towards dental care and oral hygiene, nationally. It is processed to monitor and improve the management of health and care services.
Does this contain sensitive (special category) data such as health information?	Yes
Who are recipients of this data?	See the data release register for more details.
Is data transferred outside the UK?	No
How long the data is kept	3 years minimum after no longer required
Our lawful basis for holding this data	Legal obligation
Your rights	Be informed Get access to it Rectify or change it Erase or remove it Restrict or stop processing it Move, copy or transfer it Object to it being processed or used Know if a decision was made by a computer rather than a person
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	Legal obligation (Direction) and management of health and social care systems

Where NHS Digital uses this data

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Health Surveys Service

We have the expertise and experience of running and commissioning complex national health surveys on behalf of government departments and public bodies.

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The Adult Dental Health Survey collects information about the condition of adults' teeth and dental hygiene. It investigates dental experiences, knowledge of and attitudes towards dental care and oral hygiene.