HL Deb 11 June 2003 vol 649 cc35-6WA
Lord Clement-Jones

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What powers of sanctions they will use against National Health Service trusts which do not comply with requests for access. [HL3156]

Baroness Andrews

Requests for access to health records are governed by the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA 98). Responsibility for compliance with the DPA 98 rests with individual National Health Service (NHS) trusts. Enforcement is undertaken by the Information Commissioner. The Department of Health supports the National Health Service in meeting data protection requirements via the provision of guidance and through performance management arrangements.

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