
GDPR Compliance; Useful Tips for the Healthtech Industry to Follow
Accountability requires documentation, and unfortunately, the necessary planning can take time. As a result, begin documenting events as soon as possible and update them regularly.
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CIO Applications Europe | Friday, March 19, 2021

Accountability requires documentation, and unfortunately, the necessary planning can take time. As a result, begin documenting events as soon as possible and update them regularly.
Fremont, CA: The European Union General Data Protection Regulation, commonly known as GRPR, can be demanding for any company. This is especially true for organizations, particularly startups, that work in the field of health technologies and related services and process health-related personal data that falls under Article 9 of the GDPR, which deals with Special Categories of Personal Data. GDPR enforcement must be handled early and regularly reviewed to prevent the risk of substantial fines.
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Here are five GDPR compliance tips for the healthtech industry:
Understand Data Processing Principles
(i) openness, (ii) lawfulness, (iii) fairness, (iv) purpose limitation, (v) data minimization, (vi) accuracy, (vii) storage limitation, (viii) integrity and confidentiality, and (ix) accountability are the main data processing principles under GDPR.
Begin by ensuring that you clearly understand what the main data processing principles imply in practice. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and national data protection authorities in EU member states both have great introductory materials and guidance that are a good place to start.
Designate a Data Protection Officer at your Company
Any company should consider hiring a dedicated data protection officer. Regardless of your position, companies that process health-related data are required to appoint a data protection officer under Article 37.1 GDPR (whether you are a data controller or a processor).
The data protection officer must have enough time and resources to carry out the duties, and he or she must be involved in all decisions involving personal data processing.
Ensure Accountability Early on
Accountability refers to the controller's ability to show compliance with data protection laws, which is a fundamental concept of GDPR. Transparency aims to show how the controller protects the data subjects' privacy while also assessing compliance with statutory obligations. The implementation of transparency builds confidence in the controller's data processing and operations.
Accountability requires documentation, and unfortunately, the necessary planning can take time. As a result, begin documenting events as soon as possible and update them regularly.
Know your Data
Knowing the personal data that you analyze is your duty. When it comes to health-related personal data, the effect of Article 9 GDPR on the legal basis for processing must always be addressed. Only when certain requirements specifically mentioned in Article 9 GDPR are met can health and other special categories of personal data be processed.
Ensure High-Quality Data Security
The more sensitive the personal data you handle, the more stringent the technological and organizational standards for processing protection must be. Make sure the security mechanisms you use are cutting-edge and conform to the Data Protection by Design and by Default standards. Also, use certified service-providers and certify your own solutions certified.
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