Dataset Description
Template
A detailed description of datasets identified during the information audit
Note: the entry in blue italics is an example for illustration purposes only and should be deleted
before the template is used.
Name of organisation
Date
Name of dataset
Live Birth Information
Source
Oldham PCT
Format e.g. Excel, HTML
Excel
Staff contact
Joe Blogs
Detail of security measures in place
Stored on secure server with access
restricted to OMBC information
management staff
Data Sharing Protocol Consent to share
in place (Y/N/NA)
gained (Y/N/NA)
Y
NA
Data Controller
Oldham PCT
Storage (system & location)
G:\RESEARCH\2008-09\Live
birth data\
Protected with unique password (Y/N/NA)
Y
Restrictions on use of data
Data protocol states that the data is for
use in strategic planning purposes only
Details of the dataset
Personal / aggregated
Personal
Key field / unique identifier
NHS number
Other unique identifier(s)
Name, postcode
Data elements
NHS number, Name, Address, Postcode, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
Any issues / problems with the dataset e.g. quality, update frequency
It would be useful to have the name of the mother for data matching purposes
www.informationsharing.co.uk
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