NHS Digital

I haven't seen any comments, (or I've overlooked them), about the NHS digital service where ALL our medical details will be used for research, etc, but also sold to private companies, allegedly having a legitimate reason to use the information. Supposedly anonymous, but so-called security  can easily be circumvented, it seems
Your consent s assumed if you don't opt out, and the date passed a few days ago. However, this has now been extended to September, as it was acknowledged that the opt out had not been advertised. (what a surprise !)
You can do this on line, or like myself, go and get the forms from your GP. If submitted, the NHS MUST exclude you from the data intended for sale.

gloswhite wrote:I haven't seen any comments, (or I've overlooked them), about the NHS digital service where ALL our medical details will be used for research, etc, but also sold to private companies, allegedly having a legitimate reason to use the information. Supposedly anonymous, but so-called security  can easily be circumvented, it seems
Your consent s assumed if you don't opt out, and the date passed a few days ago. However, this has now been extended to September, as it was acknowledged that the opt out had not been advertised. (what a surprise !)
You can do this on line, or like myself, go and get the forms from your GP. If submitted, the NHS MUST exclude you from the data intended for sale.

And they might leave your details at a bus stop.

gloswhite wrote:I haven't seen any comments, (or I've overlooked them), about the NHS digital service where ALL our medical details will be used for research, etc, but also sold to private companies, allegedly having a legitimate reason to use the information. Supposedly anonymous, but so-called security  can easily be circumvented, it seems
Your consent s assumed if you don't opt out, and the date passed a few days ago. However, this has now been extended to September, as it was acknowledged that the opt out had not been advertised. (what a surprise !)
You can do this on line, or like myself, go and get the forms from your GP. If submitted, the NHS MUST exclude you from the data intended for sale.

Thanks for the heads-up, Glos...

No probs Okocha.

I'm surprised at how nobody appears to be bothered that all their details, appointments, medication, sex life, etc is all up for sale.

Just opted out on the NHS app, i wouldn't trust this Government as far as i could throw them.

Wise move. I wouldn't trust the buggers either.