Practical guidance on implementation of the Personal Data Security Management System in an oncology centre

Aim of the study: To analyse practical as pects of implementing the Personal Data Security Management System (PDSMS) in an oncology centre based on applicable legal requirements and pro fessional standards. Material and methods: The research method is based on the analysis of le gal documents, quality standards, analy sis of progress in the achievement of ob jectives of the PDSMS based on interviews with heads of units and on re view of data protection documenta tion. Results: The implementation of the PDSMS has caused the processed data to be adequately protected, minimised the risk of such data being used in a manner incompatible with their pur pose, while ensuring the hospital’s com pliance with applicable legal regula tions. Conclusions: The implementation of the PDSMS has required technical and orceoisational measures to be taken in the centre’s organisational units, in particular appointing data protection of ficers, engaging staff in the data pro tection process by awarding them with authorisations to process data and fa miliarising them with securities that have been put in place.