The UK Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS have released a draft data strategy that will provide patients with more control of their health and patient records. The strategy proposes ease of access to data for patients and medical professionals while also simplifying data sharing practices. The NHS noted its plan comes with a commitment "to using data lawfully, with respect, and holding it securely with the right safeguards in place." The NHS also committed to publishing a transparency report on data use by 2022.
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