GovWire

This publication explains how and why population screening programmes collect and process data. It covers:

• how your information is protected and kept confidential
• the information used by NHS England (NHSE) to invite people to be screened
• the information used by NHSE to ensure screening is safe and effective
• the screening programmes and your rights
• how long personal information is kept
• the information shared by NHS organisations
• population screening programmes and the law
• how to find out more or raise a concern

This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.