Ben Goldacre opted-out of UK data sharing scheme due to privacy fears

Professor Ben Goldacre, author of The Goldacre Review into health data, revealed that he opted-out of the controversial GP data sharing scheme due to concerns about privacy risks. Goldacre highlighted the need for a trusted research environment to protect patient privacy while allowing for data analysis and research. The GP data sharing scheme, which aimed to make medical histories available for research, was indefinitely delayed after concerns were raised about privacy. Goldacre emphasized the importance of transparency and patient consent in data sharing programs.