Question

A GP collects data on blood pressures of patients for an audit. The data is anonymised before analysis. Which principle of data handling is being upheld?

Accepted Answer

Data minimisation

Answer

No requirement to keep data secure

Answer

Use of personally identifiable information is essential

Answer

Breach of confidentiality

Answer

No consent is required for any data

Practice question

A GP collects data on blood pressures of patients for an audit. The data is anonymised before analysis. Which principle of data handling is being upheld?