Guidance

STI and HIV surveillance: legal basis and confidentiality controls

This document outlines the legal basis and confidentiality controls for the surveillance data collected by UKHSA for sexually transmitted infections and HIV.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 21 February 2023
• Last updated: 26 February 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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STI and HIV surveillance systems: legal basis and confidentiality controls

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This is primarily aimed for healthcare practitioners working at sexual health and HIV services in England.

Sexual health and HIV privacy information is also available.

Published 21 February 2023
Last updated 26 February 2024 + show all updates

1. 26 February 2024

   Added link to NHS England guidance on patient confidentiality at sexual health and HIV services in England.

2. 21 February 2023

   First published.