Effective Date: 2025
At [Medical Practice Name], your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Áth Trasna Medical Centre
Phone 029 60636
Fax 029 61170
Address
Áth Trasna Medical Centre, Newmarket Primary Care Centre, Newmarket, Co. Cork,
Ireland P51 W2PY
Email: info@athtrasnamc.com
Data Protection Officer (if applicable): Elaine O’Regan
2. What Personal Data We Collect
If you complete a form on our site we may collect and store the following types of personal data to provide safe and effective medical care:
- Your name, date of birth, address, and contact details
- PPS number (if required for medical records)
- Medical history, test results, and treatment information
- Health insurance or medical card information
- Payment details (for billing purposes) – payments are processed through Stripe. We do not store/save your card details.
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data for the following purposes:
- To provide you with medical care and treatment
- To keep accurate medical records
- To schedule appointments and send reminders
- To communicate with hospitals, specialists, and laboratories (with your consent)
- To meet legal and regulatory requirements
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We store your information securely using paper records and/or electronic systems protected by passwords and encryption. Access to your data is limited to authorised staff only. Forms completed online are saved for admin purposes to ensure delivery and completely deleted from our server once a month.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Hospitals, laboratories, and specialist services involved in your care
- The HSE or other healthcare authorities (when required)
- Your health insurance provider (with your consent)
- Third-party service providers such as IT or billing services (bound by confidentiality agreements)
We will never sell your personal information.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
- Withdraw your consent for data processing (where applicable)
- Complain to the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your medical records in our practice in accordance with HSE guidelines and legal obligations. This is typically for a minimum of 8 years after your last visit or longer if required by law.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at our practice and on our website (if applicable).
If there are any inaccuracies in this policy please feel welcome to contact us and we can address.