Compliance
Digitizing health care - Why are we moving so slow?
My career has been centred around health IT for 30 years. When I was starting out, ‘punched cards’ were still in use; in business processes, I had to cope with a wide spectrum of data transfer media and I learnt and grew, together with the users, from black/white DOS solutions to state-of-the-art applications, cross-system data exchange, cloud storage, and mobile apps.
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The role of a Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) plays a key role in guaranteeing operational compliance. The function of a DPO is mandatory for all companies that monitor data subjects systematically and process their (sensitive) personal data.
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Starting points for the implementation of internal rules
When electronic documents have been uploaded to a server, this does not mean we have done enough to preserve their integrity, authenticity, availability, usability and permanence throughout the life cycle.
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Personal data protection is an ongoing concern
Data protection compliance is not a project we complete and then put aside on a shelf. Quite the contrary, it is a journey that never really ends.
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E-storage as an integral component of digital reality
We should never underestimate the challenges of providing accessibility and usability of business documents while preserving their integrity, authenticity and permanence.
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Confidential data is not to be shared lightly
Why is it not recommended to share confidential information via e-mail or free data exchange web services? Simply because there is a much better solution.
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Appropriate storage may be costly, but inappropriate one comes at a much greater cost
A reputable company cannot afford to lose key information or documents, which makes the risk of using an inappropriate storage solution even more pressing.
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Archive mess may be costly
Despite the speed of digitalization, organizations still produce a lot of paper documents which must be properly stored and archived. Unfortunately, many of them fail to realize the importance of storage, which might, in extreme cases, threaten their survival.
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Obstacles to implementing the GDPR
The challenges brought about by GDPR cannot be resolved overnight as they require more significant adaptation of business processes, implementation of IT solutions and raising the awareness of employees about the personal data protection.
