Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 45902
UK Biobank: China
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 1 May 2025
Named DayQuestion
Alicia Kearns
Conservative — Rutland and Stamford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of allowing Chinese researchers access to medical records held by UK Biobank on national security.
Answer
Ashley DaltonThe public’s data must be used lawfully, with respect, held securely and with the right safeguards, encompassing legislative requirements, security standards and toolkits and advice from independent advisory bodies.Participants who consent to share their ...
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