Privacy and Cookies

Data Collected

We collect the following data from every user of National Data Sharing Portal for GP Connect to monitor traffic and fix any issues:-

information about web requests including browser information, IP address;
data sent in response to such requests;
data about specific health care setting searches, including the search parameters entered by the user;
data in relation to the sign up process.

Personal Data

As part of the National Data Sharing Portal for GP Connect signup screens, we save personal information including name, email address and role. This data is used purely in the context of the National Data Sharing Portal for GP Connect and GP Connect and will not be shared with any other third parties or organisations. We may use the data to contact you regarding the signup process.

Data Usage

We use the collected data for various purposes in respect to National Data Sharing Portal for GP Connect:-

to gather analysis or information so that we can make any necessary improvements and changes in functionality;
to notify you about changes;
to provide technical support in respect of your usage;
to provide ongoing maintenance;
to monitor the usage via audit information;
to detect, prevent and address security and technical issues;
for any other purpose which requires your consent.

Where your data is shared with third parties or otherwise, we will seek to share the minimum amount necessary and only with your prior consent.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies but have an option for blocking or deleting cookies, which will prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, as well as (depending on the sophistication of your browser software) allow you to decide on acceptance of each new cookie in a variety of ways. You can usually access these options through the "Settings" or similar menu in your browser.

For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org

The National Data Sharing Portal for GP Connect creates the following cookies:

Name: Purpose
.GpConnect.NationalDataSharingPortal.Apply.ConsentCookie: Stores if the user has understood that cookies are used on the National Data Sharing Portal for GP Connect
.GpConnect.NationalDataSharingPortal.Apply.Session: Stores session cookie values
_ga: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website
.GpConnect.NationalDataSharingPortal.Apply.AntiForgery: Prevents cross site request forgery attacks

How to contact us

If you have any questions about the privacy and cookie policy, please email us at gpconnect@nhs.net

We have updated our Privacy Policy in line with the GP Connect Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).

Updated: May 2024