Data Protection Act 2018

Public health

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3This condition is met if the processing—

(a)is necessary for reasons of public interest in the area of public health, and

(b)is carried out—

(i)by or under the responsibility of a health professional, or

(ii)by another person who in the circumstances owes a duty of confidentiality under an enactment or rule of law.