NHS Digital De-Identification Solution

The De-identification Project will implement a strategic approach to de-identifying data flowing into or out of NHS Digital, or requiring linkage with NHS Digital data. It will provide the capability to re-identify data where authorised. The solution will be implemented centrally and regionally. The high-level drivers for the De-Identification project are: • Reduce the risk of unauthorised access to identifiable data • Minimise the risks of re-identification. • Protect patient privacy and comply with legislat...