AI – Artificial Intelligence
AI/ML - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
APD – Appropriate Policy Document
CAF – Cyber Assessment Framework
CAG – Confidentiality Advisory Group
CPI – Confidential Patient Information
CRF – Case Report Form
CRO – Contract Research Organisation
DPA – Data Protection Act 2018
DPIA – Data Protection Impact Assessment
DPO – Data Protection Officer
DSPT – Data Security and Protection Toolkit
DTAC – Digital Technology Assessment Criteria
eCRF – electronic Case Report Form
EEA – European Economic Area
GDPR – General Data Protection Regulations
HCRW – Health and Care Research Wales
HRA – Health Research Authority
HSC – Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
ICO – Information Commissioner’s Office
IDTA – International Data Transfer Agreement
IG – Information Governance
IRAS – Integrated Research Application System
MDM – Mobile Device Management
MHRA – Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
ML – Machine Learning
NCSC – National Cyber Security Centre
NDG – National Data Guardian
NDOO – National Data Opt-Out
NHS – National Health Service
NHS/HSC – National Health Service/Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
PECR – Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
PET – Privacy Enhancing Technology
PIC – Participant Identification Centre
PIS – Participant Information Sheet
PPIE – Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement
REC – Research Ethics Committee
TRA – Transfer Risk Assessment
UK – United Kingdom
UK GDPR – UK General Data Protection Regulations