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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Community Engagement
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Data Protection and Research in Health and Social Care
All research conducted by the HSE and its funded organisations must comply with relevant Data Protection legislation. This includes obtaining consent from the prospective participants for the processing of their personal data for research purposes as part of the overall process of obtaining consent.
Read the Health Research Data Protection Network (HRDPN) Guide document for health researchers to understand what personal data refers to, and the principles of data protection before commencing the research.
Useful Links
1. Data Protection Legislation
2. Data Protection Commission- Guidance - What are 'Personal Data' and when are they processed
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
Data Protection is the means by which the privacy rights of individuals are safeguarded in relation to the collecting and processing of their personal data. DPIAs are important tools for negating risk, and for demonstrating compliance with GDPR.
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) describes a process designed to identify risks arising out of the processing of personal data and to minimise these risks as far and as early as possible.
A DPIA is required to be completed and approved by the applicable DPO/DDPO for each clinical study, prior to the study being approved or opened for recruitment. See links below for HSE and University of Galway approved DPIA/PIA templates. These templates adhere to the clinical research quality system.
The HSE and University of Galway approved DPIAs for clinical research data that adheres to the clinical research quality system are located here.
DPIA Templates and Tools
Risk Scoring tool to determine the need to complete a DPIA
HSE DPIA for Research -Template (HSE)
Guidance document for completing a Health Research DPIA (HSE)
University of Galway DPIA Template
Steps to follow before starting a research project that involves the use of personal data
Sharing of personal data arising from research
Access to personal data to select suitable candidates for research
Research involving the review of existing healthcare records (Retrospective Chart Review)
Consent for the processing of personal data for research purposes
Contact details for the Health Service Data Protection Officers
Practical Guidance on Data Protection for Health Researchers
Understanding GDPR, The Health Research Regulations 2018, and Subsequent Amendments
Further Information
Training
GDPR Training (University of Galway Only)
