A Bill to establish, and make provision about, the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
16 May 2023
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This bill would establish the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care, a new independent official responsible for protecting people’s health and social care information. It sets out the Guardian’s duties to oversee how data is used, advise on policy, and promote high standards of data protection across the health and care system, with related provisions to support these aims.
The bill is in the early stages of passage in the Commons, currently at the second reading. It has completed the first two readings and would typically move to committee for detailed examination if it progresses.
Generated 21 February 2026
1 Nov 2016
13 Jan 2017
The Bill had its second reading debate on Friday 13 January 2017. This Bill was presented to Parliament on 1 November 2016.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
