Data Opt-Out
The national data opt-out service allows patients to opt out of their confidential patient information being used for research and planning.
The national data opt-out was introduced on 25 May 2018, enabling patients to opt out of using their data for research or planning purposes, in line with the recommendations of the National Data Guardian in the Review of Data Security, Consent and Opt-Outs.
Patients can view or change their national data opt-out choice at any time by using the online service or by clicking 'Your Health' in the NHS App and selecting 'Choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning'.
Other Ways To Make a Choice About Sharing Data
For Yourself or Child Under 3 Years
For yourself or a child under three years: You can make or change a choice by downloading and completing this form and emailing or posting it to the Contact Centre. Make and manage your choice or your child’s choice (PDF, 224kb)
Information:
Email: enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk
Postal address:
National Data Opt-Out
Contact Centre
NHS Digital
HM Government
7 and 8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
You can also change your choice by phoning the NHS Digital Contact Centre. The phone number is 0300 303 5678 – Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (excluding bank holidays). A member of staff can:
help you use the online service
make or change a choice on your behalf
print and post a form to you
Make or Change a Choice For an Adult
To make and manage a choice on behalf of someone else, you must be one of the following to the person:
Health and welfare lasting power of attorney
Property and financial affairs lasting power of attorney
Court of Protection deputy
Download and complete this form and email or post it to the Contact Centre.
Email: enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk
Postal address:
National Data Opt-Out Contact Centre
NHS England PO Box 16738
Redditch
B97 9PT