GDPR Policy

Data Protection Statement for Trim General Practice

Trim General Practice is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Data Protection Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal information in the course of providing medical services to you. This includes:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, date of birth, address, contact details.

  • Health Information: Medical history, current health conditions, treatments, prescriptions, test results, and any other health-related information necessary for your care.

  • Communication Data: Details of your interactions with us, including any appointments, phone calls, emails, or messages.

We may also collect special categories of personal data such as:

  • Racial or ethnic origin

  • Religious or philosophical beliefs

  • Health data (including physical or mental health)

2. How We Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data will be used for the following purposes:

  • Medical Care: To provide medical care, advice, and treatment.

  • Appointment Management: To schedule, confirm, and remind you of appointments.

  • Communication: To communicate with you regarding your treatment, appointments, or follow-up care.

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations such as record-keeping and reporting to health authorities.

  • Billing and Insurance: To process payments, claims, and other insurance-related matters.

  • Research: Where applicable, and with your consent, for medical research or auditing purposes.

3. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with the following parties:

  • Healthcare Providers: With your consent, we may share your data with other healthcare providers, including specialists, hospitals, or clinics for the purpose of your treatment.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: To assist with administrative functions such as appointment scheduling, billing, or IT services, we may share your data with trusted service providers, who are bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may be required to share your information with health authorities, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement in accordance with legal requirements.

4. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is protected. We use appropriate physical, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Our staff members are trained on the importance of protecting personal data, and we regularly review our security practices to ensure they are up to date.

5. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have several rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

  • Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing of your data in certain situations.

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and regulatory obligations. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely disposed of.

7. Changes to this Data Protection Statement

We may update this Data Protection Statement from time to time. Any changes will be communicated to you in writing, and the updated statement will be available in the practice.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we handle your personal data or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact:

Trim General Practice
Finnegans Way, Trim
Phone: 0469404055
Email: DPO@TrimGeneralPractice.ie

By accessing our services, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the terms outlined in this Data Protection Statement. Thank you for trusting Trim General Practice with your healthcare needs.