Why do we need to hold identifiable data for this study?

We need identifiable data to enable our data providers (such as NHS Digital, NHSCR, NSS, ONS, Cancer Registries and hospitals) to identify the study participants and provide us with follow-up data on cancers/deaths. We hold this data in the public interest (GDPR/DPA 2018: Article 6(1)e) for scientific research (GDPR/DPA 2018: Article 9(2)j)- please see the privacy notice for more information.