A ‘supplier defect’ led to 150,000 patient objections to sharing confidential health data not being sent to NHS Digital, leaving patients with a ‘sense of mistrust’, according to a statement by health minister Jackie Doyle-Price. A Healthwatch survey found that people are less aware of positive healthcare initiatives, highlighting the need for better engagement and transparency in storing and using patient data. The Wellcome Trust’s Understanding Patient Data programme aims to address this through fostering conversation.
Microsoft Teams To Block Screen Capture During Meetings
Microsoft will launch a “Prevent Screen Capture” feature for Teams in July 2025 to block unauthorized screenshots during meetings, addressing a key vulnerability. The feature
