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Following reappointment for a second term as National Data Guardian, Dr Nicola Byrne reflects on some of the most significant things she has learnt in the role to date.
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Dr Nicola Byrne reappointed as National Data Guardian
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The Cabinet Office has announced that Dr Nicola Byrne will continue in her role as National Data Guardian for three more years, until March 2027.
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National Data Guardian 2022-2023 report
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This report looks back on the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care’s work from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. It also describes her work priorities for 2023-2024.
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In this extended blog, the NDG acknowledges the public’s concerns about the NHS Federated Data Platform programme and advises the system how it might address them.
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This National Data Guardian guidance will improve public benefit evaluations by defining and standardising the concept of public benefit to enable clearer interpretation and understanding.
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This guidance, issued under the National Data Guardian’s statutory powers, is about the appointment, role and responsibilities of Caldicott Guardians.
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