# The Health Service (Control of Patient Information) Regulations 2002, Regulation 4: Modifying the obligation of confidence


Anything done by a person that is necessary for the purpose of processing confidential patient information in accordance with these Regulations shall be taken to be lawfully done despite any obligation of confidence owed by that person in respect of it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2002/0110398904/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-health-service-control-of-patient-information-regulations-2002/regulation-4
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