NHS data is worth billions – but who should have access to it? NHS data is worth billions – but who should have access to it? Alphabet’s push into UK healthcare was soon at the forefront of expressions of unease over the use of patient data. The Labour peer says: “NHS data is world-class and a national asset of the UK, potentially worth billions, that could help to fund NHS services in future. As the wealth and expertise of tech firms expands, and funding pressures on the NHS increase, the interaction between NHS data and the commercial sector is set to grow.

Source: The Guardian June 10, 2019 12:18 UTC