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Originally Posted by mr_colt  It's not to do with the storage of data on GP surgery computers or those in the Pharmacy. The care records system is a new "national medical records" database they are bringing in at the moment. Obviously EPS doesn't run on it by the sound of things. There is very high opposition because unless you send a written opt-out to your GP then you get put on the database. Ironically the GP is gagged from advising their patients about the system; yet he remains the "data controller" responsible for the security of your records on a system he only has remote user access to.
I have no qualms for my DPA registered Pharmacy to keep "in-house" records on my dispensing history, repeat meds and contact details etc. A national database full of Security holes and 1000's of "authorised users" with precious little auditing is a big no-no. Therefore I opted out so my records stay locally with the GP etc.
See: thebigoptout.org for more information.
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It sounds great, doesn't it.
I can imagine lots of clangers getting on to that database.
Imagine what would happen if you find that your care record says you are deceased. Its bad enough getting your address changed. People have been asked to bring in utility bills to prove their new address.