For Organizations
Know Your Obligations
Data Collection and Processing in Health
Patient Records: Personal information, medical history, treatment details. Operational Data: Staff schedules, financial records, operational metrics. Digital Health Services: Telemedicine, electronic health records (EHRs), health apps.
Best Practices:
Patient Consent:
Obtain explicit consent for data collection and processing.
Confidentiality:
Ensure patient information is kept confidential and accessed only by authorized personnel.
Data Security:
Use encryption and secure access controls to protect data.
Compliance:
Adhere to health data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Incident Response:
Develop and implement a data breach response plan.
Patient Rights:
Inform patients about their data rights, including access and correction.
Benefits:
Protects patient privacy and confidentiality.
Enhances trust between patients and healthcare providers.
Ensures compliance with health data protection laws.