National Data Opt-Out
The National Data Opt-Out is a service provided by the NHS that allows patients to choose whether their confidential patient information is used for purposes beyond their individual care — specifically for research and planning.
What has changed?
Previously, decisions about opting out were managed by your GP practice, as the Data Controller. However, from 11 October 2018, this responsibility moved to individual patients. You now have direct control over whether your health data is shared for research and planning.
How to make your choice:
You can set or change your data sharing choice at any time by visiting the NHS website:
If you don’t have access to the internet, you can:
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Call the NHS Digital Contact Centre on 0300 303 5678
(Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding bank holidays)
Or:
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Complete a paper ‘print and post’ form available here and send it via post.
For more information on how your data is used and protected, visit the NHS Your Data Matters page at
🔗 www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters
Manage your choices here: Click here