The national data opt out allows patients to choose to stop their confidential patient information from being used for the other purpose beyond their individual care.
As from the 11th October 2018 GP surgeries will no longer be able to opt patients out of the national data opt out.
If you wish to opt out or obtain more information about the national data opt out, you can do this contacting NHS Digital on: 0300 303 5678 or by going to the following website:
www..nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters