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HSC 2000/009: Data Protection Act 1998: protection and use of patient information
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Document type:Health Service Circular
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:23 March 2000
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:2000
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Series number:HSC 2000/009
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Pages:4
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
This circular highlights the main implications for the NHS of the Data Protection Act 1998 and associated Orders and regulations and the consequent action NHS bodies should take in order to comply with the Act. It is not a complete description of the Act.
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