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11. Further information

More information and background on the national data opt-out.

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More information and background on the national data opt-out.

11.1: Further information

For more information about the national data opt-out, how it works and to set a preference, please visit the national data opt-out service webpages.

For further information and support relating to this policy and information on the phased implementation of application of national data opt-outs across health and adult social care, please visit the national data opt-out programme webpages.  These pages include a range of factsheets, guidance for health and care staff and resources for staff and patients.

11.3: Contact details

If you require further information that is not available from the links above, have any questions or would like to provide feedback on this document please contact:

  • email: [email protected]  (please include ‘national data opt-out policy’ within the subject line)
  • telephone (Contact centre): 0300 303 5678

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Chapters

  1. National data opt-out operational policy guidance document
  2. 1: Introduction
  3. 2: What are national data opt-outs?
  4. 3. Setting an opt-out
  5. 4. Which organisations does the opt-out apply to?
  6. 5. When does a national data opt-out apply?
  7. 6. When does a national data opt-out not apply?
  8. 7. Policy considerations for specific organisations or purposes
  9. 8. Applying the national data opt-out
  10. 9. Analysis of national data opt-outs
  11. 10. Compliance with the national data opt-out
  12. 11. Further information
  13. Appendix 1: Abbreviations
  14. Appendix 2: Definitions
  15. Appendix 3: Rationale and supporting information
  16. Appendix 4:Changes to NHS number
  17. Appendix 5: Information required by law or court order
  18. Appendix 6: Confidential Patient Information (CPI) definition
  19. Appendix 7: External review of the national data opt-out policy