NHS opens it’s vaults

From their statement:

NHS Digital is improving transparency about how patient data is accessed by launching its new Data Uses Register.

NHS Digital already publishes details of all the data it releases but this new interactive tool makes it easier to see which organisations access data, the purposes for which they are permitted to use it and the expected benefits.

Organisations using the data may be public sector bodies, charities or commercial organisations. They must all have a legal basis and legitimate need to use the data, which will only be used for health and care planning and research purposes.