I think it might depend on the context of that item of data. If, as would
be most common, it was recorded as part of that person's medical records,
then it would be regarded as part of that record and fall under the DPA
definition. The NHS would regard it as such.
If it was recorded in another context, e.g. "Dear diary, this is how I
spent my day", then I would see an argument that it was not sensitive in DPA
terms.
Care to share the context with us?
Regards
Jim Whitaker
Information Governance Manager
Manchester PCT (but posted in a personal capacity)
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Sensitive personal data
GRAHAM Susan wrote:
Hi everyone. Do you think that the fact someone has visited a general
practitioner is itself sensitive personal data or are just the medical
details sensitive personal data?
Best wishes
Susan Graham
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