UK Health Secretary to Data Control NHS Single Patient Record
TL;DR. UK Health Secretary James Murray will become a data controller for England's new Single Patient Record, raising questions about data security and access. - The system aims to centralize patient data for over a million health workers to improve patient safety. - Palantir, currently managing the NHS's federated data platform, may be involved in the SPR development. - Concerns exist regarding the security of such a large database accessible by numerous healthcare professionals.
- UK Health Secretary to oversee Single Patient Record data in England.
- The new system will share patient data among NHS providers.
- Security for the SPR includes audit trails and strong cybersecurity measures.
- Palantir's potential involvement in the SPR is under commercial consideration.
- House of Commons committee recommends ending Palantir's FDP contract.