National Data Opt-out – GPs
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National Data Opt-out – GPs

6 Lessons

29 mins

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Understand the key principles and processes of the National Data Opt-Out Policy, including how it protects patient confidentiality and supports ethical data use across the NHS.

By the end of this section, you will understand:

What the National Data Opt-Out is
— a system allowing patients to choose whether their confidential data is used for purposes beyond their individual care.

What type of information it applies to
— specifically Confidential Patient Information (CPI).

Why it was introduced
— to strengthen transparency, trust, and patient choice in how the NHS uses personal data.

This section lays the foundation for understanding how patient data is handled ethically.

Lessons

  1. Brief Description Of National Data Opt-out

    Easy

    3 mins

    Understand the key principles and processes of the National Data Opt-Out Policy, including how it protects patient confidentiality and supports ethical data use across the NHS.

  2. Module 1: Introduction

    Easy

    6 mins

    By the end of this section, you should be able to: Explain what the National Data Opt-Out is. Identify the types of information it applies to. Understand why the National Data Opt-Out was introduced.

  3. Module 2 : Setting a National Data Opt-out

    Easy

    6 mins

    By the end of this section, you should understand: How to set a National Data Opt-Out Who can set a National Data Opt-Out on behalf of another person How the opt-out affects the way data is processed

  4. Module 3 : How Is Data Used

    Easy

    7 mins

    By the end of this section, you should be able to: Define Confidential Patient Information (CPI) Explain how data is used for individual care and treatment Describe how data is used for purposes beyond individual care Recognize the benefits of data disclosure

  5. Module 4 : Applying the national Data Opt-out

    Easy

    3 mins

    By the end of this section, you will understand: How the national data opt-out is applied. When the opt-out does and doesn’t apply The purpose of Section 251 and when it’s used How opt-outs are recorded and stored How to check and verify national data opt-outs

  6. Module 5 : Compliance

    Easy

    4 mins

    Upon completion of this section, you should be able to: Understand what organizations must do to comply with the National Data Opt-Out Policy. Identify key processes, controls, and documentation needed for compliance.