WQ98962 (e) Wedi’i gyflwyno ar 08/06/2026

Sut y bydd y Gweinidog Cabinet yn sicrhau bod sefydliadau yng Nghymru sy'n casglu data yn cofnodi rhyw fiolegol person yn gywir yn hytrach na'i hunaniaeth o ran rhywedd?

Wedi'i ateb gan Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal | Wedi'i ateb ar 15/06/2026

Work is underway across NHS Wales to improve the way sex, and gender data are recorded. This work has identified that “sex” and “gender identity” are distinct concepts and should not be conflated within a single data field.

The emerging approach is to develop clear standards for the recording of both sex and gender data, informed by clinical, operational, legal and equality considerations. This aligns with wider commitments under the Welsh Government’s Digital and Data Strategy to ensure that data systems are both accurate for clinical purposes and respectful of individuals