Update as of 20th July 2021: patients do not need to opt out, if they wish, by 1st September 2021. This will be deferred for at least twelve months whilst further consultations with take place. A new system for opting out of data sharing will be developed in due course and you will be informed of this as it happens.
The current NHS digital extract of GP data for research purposes has been delayed due to NHS digital wishing to review the way in which this data will be collected, to conduct more public involvement and information about the plans and change the way in which patients can opt out of the extract of their GP data.
Patients do not need to opt out by 1st September 2021 to ensure their GP data will not be uploaded.