Privacy is a hot topic that has been gaining momentum for the past few years. With the rise of social media and mobile devices, more and more people are becoming aware of their privacy rights, and how to protect them. The human rights law recognizes the right to privacy as a fundamental human right and is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This right is also recognized in other international and regional human rights instruments.
It’s typical for new applications to request specific permissions when you first install them. These apps frequently want access to personal data like your contacts, location, or even phone camera. They could require this information to make the app function, but they might also share your personal information with other companies. Health apps, in particular, collect sensitive information such as medical history and other health records.
So how do you know your health data is safe after agreeing to the terms and conditions?
Data privacy is commonly understood as the right to control your own personal data, including its collection,use, and storage. You have the right to be informed about how your personal data is processed, and its purpose and intended recipients. In today’s digital world, the concept of data privacy has become more complex due to rapid technological advancements and the evolution of the Internet as an ecosystem. Lawmakers are trying to keep up with these evolving technologies while still protecting their citizens’ right to data privacy. Kenya, for instance, has the Data Protection Act which came into effect on 25 November 2019. This law also outlines the responsibilities of a data controller and processor, as well as penalties for violating its provisions.
IntelliSOFT Consulting Ltd is a company in the health IT space, collecting health data. Sensitive to how our work impacts an individual’s privacy, we have taken a proactive approach to data privacy, from our bespoke products to the industry. We have put in safeguards to ensure that personal data collected by software we develop is safe. These include having processes to ensure only authorized personnel access our systems. We also have a privacy policy outlining how we use your data.
A privacy policy is a legal document that provides information about how a technology or other product or service will use your personal information. A privacy policy helps you understand and make informed decisions about what personal data will be collected, for what purposes it will be used, with whom it might be shared, and under what circumstances, if any, it may be disclosed to third parties. It also explains how the data subject can access, correct, or request the deletion of their personal information.
We also ensure that there is clear consent from our data subjects and frequently sensitize our staff on how to handle sensitive personal data while also ensuring they meet the DPA requirements.
Data privacy is a right, but it’s also an obligation. It is the responsibility of companies to fully respect the privacy of their customers and users, as well as comply with relevant laws. Data privacy also gives users more control over their data, and requires companies to be accountable and transparent about how they use that data.
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