On 22/05/2021 09:14, Spike wrote:
The group might like to be aware of this forthcoming data-mining
exercise, whereby your data will be extracted from your GP record unless
you opt out by the cut-off date. The entire thread, and the links
contained in them, are worth reading.


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For those who thought the care.data fiasco was no more, beware! There is
an even more extreme move to sequester our medical records for "data"
purposes. More information at:

https://www.theregister.com/2021/05/13/nhs_data_grab/

"According to an official announcement on the NHS Digital website
(https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research),

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It's all being done very quietly with the hope that it will take place

OK. Having rummaged around the net to glean a bit of info, it is very
easy to opt out should one want to.

Some links other than those provided by the OP:

To manage your options
https://your-data-matters.service.nhs.uk/

The counter to "people of concern" views
https://digital.nhs.uk/services/nati...al-media-posts