Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 108350
Medical Records: Data Protection
Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 30 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with technology companies used by his Department on the automated processing of emails that contain personal health information.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Department does not process personal health information. This type of information is handled by NHS England and other authorised health bodies.We work closely with NHS England to ensure that any technology used across the health system meets the legal...
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