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Health Data Protection Regulations

Health Data Protection Regulations

Main Description

Department: Biological & Pharma Sciences Module Code: HLTH71018
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 25
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 40
Effective Term: 2025/26 Indep. Study Hours: 35
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to enable students achieve an in-depth understanding of secure data mangement and the associated Health Data Protection Regulations applicable to digital health. The module also aims to facilitate students to develop their knowledge and skills necessary to manage and process personal data in a manner compliant with relevant regulations and in adherence to the law.  

Course(s) this module is available in:

  This module is not in any currently available course.  

Contact Hours

Contact Type Hours
Lecture20 Per Module (One Sem)
Practical/Workshop5 Per Module (One Sem)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:

No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Analyse data protection legislation in the context of digital health.
2Appraise relevant short courses pertaining to Data Protection.
3Debate the risks associated with digital health in the context of data protection.
4Critically discuss the application of Data Protection Legislation to sustainable Digital Health to exercise appropriate judgement when developing and implementing digital health solultions.
5Apply core elements to be included in the development of a sustainable GDPR policy for computing products and processes.
6Demonstrate adherence with MTU standards and guidelines of academic scholarship.

Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies
Lectures
Asynchronous material for independent study including relevant (HSE Land) short courses pertaining to Digital Health
Debate via online Discussion Boards on the Virtual Learning Environment
Small group workshops
Case scenarios
Guest Speaker that works with Data Protection Regulations and Legislation

Indicative Syllabus Content

Content Detail
Data Protection Legislation and application in Digital Health• Completion of relevant short courses (HSE Land) Modules as available.
The fundamentals of GDPR
Data Protection Impact Assessment • a Beginners Guide
Data Protection and Health Research - Data Transfer
Data Protection and Health Research - Secondary Use of Research Data
HSELand HSE Cyber Security Awareness
The context and importance of privacy and data protection.
EPrivacy Regulations
Role of the law in cyber security.
Health Research Regulations 2018
Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2)
HPRA
HSE Data Protection Policy
Data subject rights: facilitation and exercise rights.
What to do in the event of a data breach.
Data Protection Act 2018 (Access Modification) (Health) Regulations 2022.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018
HSELand HSE Cyber Security Awareness
Application of Data Protection Legislation to Digital Health• Core elements of a GDPR policy for a digital health application in adherence to data protection regulations.
Identification of the risks associated with digital health in the context of data protection.
Implementation: methods; technical and organisational security measures required when processing personal data.

Assessments Strategies

Assessment Strategies
Continuous Assessment: Debate via online Discussion Boards.
Final Exam (Other): 1,500 Assignment

Indicative Assessments

Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Continuous AssessmentDebateStudents will engage in an online debate with their peers through discussion boards on the virtual learning environment regarding the risks associated with Data Protection in Digital Health, and the adherence to relevant acts of law.30
1, 4, 5, 6Final Exam (Other)Assignment - Out of ClassStudents will submit a 1,500 word assignment in how to design a policy for a digital health application, citing appropriate and relevant acts of law governing the application. 70

Reading List

Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9781119594192Data Privacy and GDPR Handbook
Sharma, S.
Wiley		20191-
Recommended9781526527288A user's guide to data protection: law and policy
Lambert, P.
Bloomsbury		20204-
Recommended978981475172888 Privacy Breaches to Beware Of: Practical Data Protection Tips from Real-Life Experiences
Shepardson, K. Hioe, W. and Boxall, L.
Marshall Cavendish International		20161-
Essential0976063204You're hired! Interview skills to get the job.
Epstein, Lorne
E3 Pub		20062-
Recommended9781642875973Interview Skills : Presenting Yourself with Confidence
Jayaprakash, S.
Global Media		20091-

Journals and Websites

Type Description
Website
Websitehttps://gdpr.eu/
Websitehttps://gdpr.eu/
Websitehttps://gdpr.eu/
Websitehttps://gdpr.eu/
JournalPrivacy & data protection
JournalHealth Law Journal
JournalHealth Law Review
JournalJournal of Health & Biomedical Law
JournalJournal of Health Politics, Policy and Law

Curricular information is subject to change