What is the EU General Data Protection Regulation?
On 25 May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force. The regulation sets stricter requirements for how both public and private organisations process and store personal data.
Its purpose is to strengthen individual rights and ensure greater transparency and security in the handling of personal data.
What does Åkirkeby Medical Center do?
As a healthcare provider, we take data security seriously.
Åkirkeby Medical Center has developed and implemented internal procedures for how personal data is stored, used and protected. We have:
- Entered into data processing agreements with relevant partners (both private and public) where data is exchanged
- Prepared an IT security policy that ensures a high level of protection against unauthorised access and data theft
- Established instructions for handling security breaches so we can respond quickly and correctly if something unexpected happens
- Prepared a privacy policy for patients that clearly describes how we process your information in accordance with applicable law
What does this mean for you as a patient?
As a patient, you will not notice changes in your day-to-day contact with the clinic.
Your personal data continues to be handled with professionalism, respect and confidentiality. As a patient, however, you have the right to insight into how your data is processed.
We recommend that you read our privacy policy for patients, where you will find a detailed description of your rights and our procedures for data processing.