Health data policy can be complex, with legislation and policies from numerous sources interacting with each other. On this page we outline some key documents and what they mean for you and your data.
Cross-sector
Health data in the UK is governed by both cross-sector policy and health-specific policy. Cross-sector policy, legislation and guidelines apply to all forms and uses of data, not just health data. An example is data protection law, which applies across all sectors.
Government strategy and policy
Health sector specific
Health data in the UK is governed by both cross-sector policy and health-specific policy. Health and care policies and legislation set out how overarching principles and rules are applied to patient data specifically.