The national data opt-out is a service that allows patients to opt out of their confidential patient information being used for research and planning.
You can choose whether your confidential patient information is used for research and planning. To find out more visit nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters.
You do not need to do anything if you are happy about how your confidential patient information is used. You can change your choice at any time.
Type 1 opt-out: medical records held at your GP practice
You can also tell your GP practice if you do not want your confidential patient information held in your GP medical record to be used for purposes other than your individual care. This is commonly called a type 1 opt-out. This opt-out request can only be recorded by your GP practice. If you wish to go ahead with a Type 1 Opt Out, please complete the Type 1 Opt Out form and return to the practice by email to flixtonroad.mc@nhs.net
Type 2 opt-out: information held by NHS Digital
Previously you could tell your GP practice if you did not want us, NHS Digital, to share confidential patient information that we collect from across the health and care service for purposes other than your individual care. This was called a type 2 opt-out.
The type 2 opt-out was replaced by the national data opt-out. Type 2 opt-outs recorded on or before 11 October 2018 have been automatically converted to national data opt-outs. If you wish to go ahead with the Type 2 Opt Out, please complete the online form available at https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/
Read more about the collection and conversion of type 2 opt-outs.
