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ppThe Nigeria Data Protection Commission NDPC has announced a collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to establish a robust data protection framework within the healthcare sectorppREAD ALSONDPC Ministry Partner to Strengthen Data Protection in HealthcareppThis was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Mr Itunu Dosekun Head of the NDPC Media UnitppAccording to Dosekun the initiative follows a visit by the NDPCs National Commissioner Dr Vincent Olatunji to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Muhammad PateppHe emphasized that the partnership highlights the vital need to protect sensitive patient data prevent discrimination and misdiagnosis and ensure adherence to the Nigeria Data Protection Act NDPA 2023ppHe further stated that the initiative is designed to tackle emerging challenges in the dynamic landscape of data protection within Nigerias health sectorppAccording to him the effort aligns with collaborative strategies aimed at effectively implementing key priority areas of President Bola Tinubus administrationppDuring the visit Dr Olatunji outlined the commissions mandate and emphasized the pressing need for data protection in healthcare systemsppHe remarked There is a need for healthcare professionals and policymakers to develop systems that uphold the confidentiality integrity and security of personal health datappData breaches in the healthcare system can lead to discrimination misdiagnosis and even loss of life in severe casesppThis sector is generally sensitive and the kind of information collected has to do with medical records which could be used to discriminate against anyone seeking to have a good healthcareppHe also drew attention to the global shift towards digital systems emphasising that every online activity created a digital blueprint of personal informationppOlatunji said that establishing a secured data processing environment should include all healthcare institutions hospitals Health Management Organisations HMOs among other entities handling patients datappThe National Commissioner NC recalled that the development of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation NDPR in 2019 which later led to the establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau ultimately paved the way for the enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act NDPAppHe noted that this progress earned Nigeria membership in the Global Privacy Assemblyan international acknowledgment of the nations dedication to data privacyppOlatunji further clarified that the law applies to all data controllers and processors managing the personal data of Nigerians both within the country and abroadppIf you reside in Nigeria and process Nigerian data you are within scope and even if you are outside Nigeria once you process the data of Nigerians you are within scope he saidppHe outlined the framework for crossborder data transfers emphasizing that such transfers require an adequacy decision to ensure foreign jurisdictions uphold data subjects rights and maintain comparable legal standardsppHe assured the Health Minister that the law also includes safeguards for data used in scientific research and reiterated the NDPCs commitment to promoting compliance through awareness and education rather than relying solely on enforcement measuresppThe National Commissioner also offered free training for healthcare personnel to enhance their foundational knowledge of data privacy aligning with the commissions ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of Data Protection Compliance Officers nationwideppPate acknowledged the sensitive nature of health data noting that it involves the collection of extensive information including personal health records and demographic statistics from all healthcare facilitiesppHe expressed satisfaction with the commissions achievements and reaffirmed the ministrys dedication to ensuring compliance across its 107 affiliated entitiesppThis engagement signifies a pivotal milestone in strengthening Nigerias healthcare data protection framework reinforcing public trust and safeguarding the sensitive health information of all citizens said the health ministerpp pp ppNANOluchipp Prev Post ppEaster Gombe Governor Felicitates Christians Calls For PrayersppNext Post ppChina Urges Global Unity Against US Trade Protectionismpp
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ppThe Nigeria Data Protection Commission NDPC has announced a collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to establish a robust data protection framework within the healthcare sectorppREAD ALSONDPC Ministry Partner to Strengthen Data Protection in HealthcareppThis was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Mr Itunu Dosekun Head of the NDPC Media UnitppAccording to Dosekun the initiative follows a visit by the NDPCs National Commissioner Dr Vincent Olatunji to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Muhammad PateppHe emphasized that the partnership highlights the vital need to protect sensitive patient data prevent discrimination and misdiagnosis and ensure adherence to the Nigeria Data Protection Act NDPA 2023ppHe further stated that the initiative is designed to tackle emerging challenges in the dynamic landscape of data protection within Nigerias health sectorppAccording to him the effort aligns with collaborative strategies aimed at effectively implementing key priority areas of President Bola Tinubus administrationppDuring the visit Dr Olatunji outlined the commissions mandate and emphasized the pressing need for data protection in healthcare systemsppHe remarked There is a need for healthcare professionals and policymakers to develop systems that uphold the confidentiality integrity and security of personal health datappData breaches in the healthcare system can lead to discrimination misdiagnosis and even loss of life in severe casesppThis sector is generally sensitive and the kind of information collected has to do with medical records which could be used to discriminate against anyone seeking to have a good healthcareppHe also drew attention to the global shift towards digital systems emphasising that every online activity created a digital blueprint of personal informationppOlatunji said that establishing a secured data processing environment should include all healthcare institutions hospitals Health Management Organisations HMOs among other entities handling patients datappThe National Commissioner NC recalled that the development of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation NDPR in 2019 which later led to the establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau ultimately paved the way for the enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act NDPAppHe noted that this progress earned Nigeria membership in the Global Privacy Assemblyan international acknowledgment of the nations dedication to data privacyppOlatunji further clarified that the law applies to all data controllers and processors managing the personal data of Nigerians both within the country and abroadppIf you reside in Nigeria and process Nigerian data you are within scope and even if you are outside Nigeria once you process the data of Nigerians you are within scope he saidppHe outlined the framework for crossborder data transfers emphasizing that such transfers require an adequacy decision to ensure foreign jurisdictions uphold data subjects rights and maintain comparable legal standardsppHe assured the Health Minister that the law also includes safeguards for data used in scientific research and reiterated the NDPCs commitment to promoting compliance through awareness and education rather than relying solely on enforcement measuresppThe National Commissioner also offered free training for healthcare personnel to enhance their foundational knowledge of data privacy aligning with the commissions ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of Data Protection Compliance Officers nationwideppPate acknowledged the sensitive nature of health data noting that it involves the collection of extensive information including personal health records and demographic statistics from all healthcare facilitiesppHe expressed satisfaction with the commissions achievements and reaffirmed the ministrys dedication to ensuring compliance across its 107 affiliated entitiesppThis engagement signifies a pivotal milestone in strengthening Nigerias healthcare data protection framework reinforcing public trust and safeguarding the sensitive health information of all citizens said the health ministerpp pp ppNANOluchipp Prev Post ppEaster Gombe Governor Felicitates Christians Calls For PrayersppNext Post ppChina Urges Global Unity Against US Trade Protectionismpp
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