Children's data: datasets, storage, retention, and use
Dear NHS Digital,
For the purposes of this request, a child is any person under 18 at the time of their data collection. The context of this request, is the GDPR requirements for educational settings, to be able to explain to individuals how data are collected, their purpose, where they are stored, used and by whom.
Please can you provide any of the following information about datasets you have which make use of personal data:
1. Regards datasets held at NHS Digital, in which data are collected exclusively from or with the intention of being about children, please provide for each dataset:
a) the dataset title and clarify the type of data held if not clear from the title
b) state any jointly responsible body for the dataset(s) for which NHS Digital is the data controller or processor i.e. Public Health England, GPs.
c) the relevant standard age (ranges) at time of collection
d) the default retention period for the dataset
e) the type of data they are ie. personal and identifying, statistics
2. Please list the dataset(s) for which NHS Digital is the data controller or processor and contain data collected in educational settings.
3. Please list the data items stored on the Personal Demographic Service which may be collected from a child.
I would be grateful if it is possible, to provide 1-3 in a table format, such as excel or similar.
4. Please provide any document that shows data flows -- how children's data arrive at NHS Digital, from the point of collection.
5. Please provide a copy of any communication /information that explains to the collecting organisation / body /or their staff, how children's data are used by, within, or distributed from, NHS digital by/to third parties.
i.e. What does NHS Digital provide to whom, in order to ensure School Nurses (PHE staff or other outsourced services) are aware how the children's data they collect are passed on to NHS Digital and use thereof.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jen Persson
Ref: NIC-170680-B1B9R
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Ref: NIC-170680-B1B9R
Dear Jen Persson,
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