Health data
Health data means personal data related to the physical or mental health of a natural person, including the provision of health care services, which reveals information about their health status. Health data is classified as sensitive personal data under the DPA 2020 and may only be processed under specific conditions, such as explicit consent or a necessity ground relating to healthcare.
DPA reference
Data Protection Act 2020, s.2
Related terms in Key concepts
Anonymisation
Altering personal data so that individuals can no longer be identified, directly or indirectly.
Automated decision-making
Making decisions solely by automated means, without human involvement, that significantly affect individuals.
Beneficial ownership
The natural person who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity.
Biometric data
Unique physical or behavioural characteristics used to identify an individual, such as fingerprints.