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Part of National data opt-out guidance for researchers

Glossary of terms

A glossary of abbreviations used in this guidance document.

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A glossary of abbreviations used in this guidance document.

APC: Admitted Patient Care

CAG: Confidentiality Advisory Group

CPI: Confidential Patient Information (originating in the health and social care sector in England)

DARS: Data Access Request Service

ICO: Information Commissioner's Office

MRC: Medical Research Council

NDG: National Data Guardian

Last edited: 2 October 2019 4:53 pm

Chapters

  1. National data opt-out guidance for researchers
  2. 2. Background to the national data opt-out
  3. 3. What researchers need to know about the national data opt-out
  4. 4. Section 251 and the application of national data opt-outs
  5. 5. Consent to recruit people into research studies
  6. 6. What the national data opt-out means for researchers
  7. 7. Further information and support
  8. Appendix 1: Section 251 of the National Health Service Act 2006
  9. Appendix 2: gaining consent
  10. Glossary of terms