The document provides an introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for general practitioners in the UK. It summarizes the key aspects of GDPR, including the new rights it provides individuals over their personal data, such as rights to access, rectify, and erase personal data. It outlines the lawful bases for processing personal data and special categories of health data. It also discusses the requirements under GDPR for responsibilities, documentation, security, and appointments of Data Protection Officers.