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How does privacy law like POPIA or GDPR affect practice analytics?
Health information is treated as special personal information under POPIA and special category data under GDPR, so analytics on it needs a lawful basis, limited access, security and purpose limits. Using de-identified data for management reporting reduces exposure.
Practical points for practices:
- Collect and use only what the analysis needs.
- Restrict who can see identifiable records and log access.
- Keep data in a controlled cloud account with appropriate security.
- Be careful with third-party tools and data transfers across borders.
Privacy requirements depend on your jurisdiction and circumstances, so seek advice from a qualified legal or data protection professional. Zansa designs its work for privacy law, including POPIA and GDPR, but this does not replace legal advice for your practice.
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