Play eight: Managing risks when handling personal data
Purpose of this play
As a project leader, you may manage a project that involves collecting personal data. This play will help you to maximise the use of data while protecting the rights of individuals. Specifically, this play will help you:
recognise personal data in healthcare projects
identify where data is suitable for sharing as widely as possible
comply with data protection and data rights legislation
minimise risk by identifying relevant mitigating actions (for example anonymisation).
Who should read this play
Non-technical project leaders starting a healthcare project who need to understand how to manage risks when handling personal data and build trust.
Health data managers and health system leaders who are responsible for overseeing projects that share personal data.
When to use this play
At the beginning of a project that will collect, share and use data.
Whenever data is being accessed or shared as part of a project.
When you are unsure whether you can share data.
When you have concerns over privacy or confidentiality in relation to data.
Please note that this guidance is not legal advice and if you are uncertain, you should seek support from a legal professional.
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