Policy principle of storage limitation ( storing data only till it is needed for the specified purpose ); The principle of reasonable security safeguards ; and The principle of accountability ( through adjudication of data breaches and breaches of the provisions of the Bill and imposition of penalties for the breaches ).
The Act provides the individuals with the right to access information about personal data processed . It also empowers them with a right to correction and erasure of data ; right to grievance redressal ; and the right to nominate a person to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity . To have in place grievance redressal system and an officer to respond to queries from Data Principals ; and
Impact
The Act is expected to ensure patient privacy and data security in the era of digital health which has become an important part of the overall healthcare landscape in recent years . In India , there has been a sudden increase in wide range of digital health apps and websites offering services such as fitness & wellness , personal health management , diagnostic testing , teleconsultation , online pharmacy and home healthcare . The Act will provide much required regulations and safeguards .
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