Healthcare GDPR Basics

Overview

The "Healthcare GDPR Basics" course provides a comprehensive introduction to GDPR in the healthcare sector. It is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge about GDPR, ensuring compliance and enhancing data protection standards. The curriculum starts with an overview of GDPR fundamentals tailored specifically for healthcare, covering key concepts and regulatory requirements.

Participants will explore critical aspects of data governance in healthcare, focusing on the rights and obligations of data subjects. The course emphasises practical strategies for protecting health data, highlighting GDPR obligations and effective measures for safeguarding sensitive information. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of transferring health data across borders, providing insights into international regulations and compliance strategies.

The course also covers lawful bases for healthcare data processing, detailing the nuances of obtaining consent and ensuring data subject rights are upheld. Practical scenarios and case studies illustrate the real-world application of GDPR in healthcare settings. By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to navigate healthcare data protection, ensuring robust compliance and enhancing patient trust.

What you will learn

• Grasp GDPR principles for healthcare.
• Identify GDPR obligations in healthcare.
• Implement healthcare data governance.
• Safeguard healthcare data.
• Manage cross-border data transfers.
• Apply lawful bases for data processing.
• Uphold data subject rights.

What you require

• Basic GDPR knowledge in healthcare.
• Understanding of healthcare data governance.
• Awareness of data subject rights.
• Knowledge of health data protection.
• Insight into GDPR obligations.