NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP)
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is using the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP).
What is the NHS Federated Data Platform?
The NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) is a secure data environment. It brings together data from across the NHS to make it easier for staff and clinicians to do their jobs. It aims to improve:
patient care
operational efficiency
population health management.
The FPD enables authorised NHS organisations to access and analyse data in a controlled and compliant way. This supports better decision-making and service planning.
Your care will continue as normal. The FDP is a tool used by NHS organisations to improve coordination and efficiency, but it does not change how you receive treatment.
Watch the NHS England Federated Data Platform explainer animation video
View easy read information about the NHS Federated Data Platform
Read NHS England’s Federated Data Platform FAQs
How we use your data with the FDP
EKHUFT’s involvement in the FDP is governed by strict data protection and security standards. All data sharing is carried out in accordance with UK data protection law, the NHS Records Management Code of Practice, and the Trust’s own privacy policies.
Read NHS England’s privacy and security information for the Federated Data Platform
Read NHS England’s full Federated Data Platform privacy notice
What FDP applications is the Trust participating in?
Cancer 360
Read the Cancer 360 privacy notice on the NHS England website or watch the NHS England Federated Data Platform explainer animation video.Health Decision Suite (HDS) product
Health Decision Suite (HDS) tools are used within the NHS Federated Data Platform to support clinicians and managers in planning and coordinating care, such as managing waiting lists and patient flow. These tools use information already held in our NHS systems, are accessed only by authorised staff, and do not replace clinical judgement. Please read NHS England’s full Federated Data Platform privacy notice.
Your right to opt out
The National Data Opt-Out does not apply to data processed in the FDP because:
National instances – No confidential patient information is being processed by a Product in the National Instances of FDP to which the National Data Opt-Out would apply.
Local instances – Confidential patient information that is being used in the FDP in a Product in a Local Instance is only being used for the purposes of direct care and therefore the National Data Opt-Out does not apply.
More information about why the National Data Opt-Out does not apply is set out in the FDP product privacy notices.
You can choose to opt out of your confidential patient information being used for purposes beyond your direct care. For details, visit NHS Your Data Matters.