If you don’t want data from your GP record to be collected or shared, you have two options.
You can opt out of sharing identifiable patient data from your GP record, except that which is used for your own care and treatment, by registering a Type 1 Opt-out. You can find out more about registering a Type 1 Opt-out here.
You can opt out of identifiable patient data about you being shared for research and planning by NHS Digital or other organisations by registering a National Data Opt-out. The National Data Opt-out will be applied by NHS Digital in line with the National Data Opt-out policy. Patients can view or change how their information is used via the National Data opt-out at any time by using the online service at: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/ or by clicking on “Your Health” in the NHS app, and selecting “Choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning”.
For further information or to register a data opt-out, please click here.