Overview

This bill, a Health Bill amendment, focuses on removing certain regulatory powers related to health information. The changes simplify existing legislation by eliminating redundant or unnecessary requirements on data handling.

Description

The amendment (Commons Amendment 11 and consequential amendments 11A-11G) alters clauses 22 and 23 of the Health Bill. These clauses originally granted the government broad powers to impose requirements related to health information. The amendment removes this power, specifically deleting phrases such as “or imposing requirements in relation to” and similar wording. This simplifies the existing legislative text, eliminating any ambiguity or overlaps in the regulatory framework surrounding health data management. The overall impact is a reduction in the government's ability to control the handling of health information by removing unnecessary restrictions.

Government Spending

The amendment is not expected to directly impact government spending. The changes are primarily legislative in nature, clarifying existing regulations rather than introducing new programs or funding requirements. No specific financial figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

The groups potentially affected include:

• Government bodies responsible for health data: These bodies will experience a reduction in their regulatory powers over health information.
• Organizations handling health information: This includes healthcare providers, research institutions, and other entities that process health data. They may face less stringent regulatory requirements.
• Individuals whose health data is processed: The impact on individuals will be indirect. The amendment is designed to streamline data regulations, but its specific effects on individual data privacy and protection will depend on how subsequent legislation and practice evolve.

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