Your Personal Data and Privacy at Midwives Lelystad

Welcome to Midwives Lelystad. Your privacy and the protection of your personal data are of great importance to us. This document has been drawn up to inform you about how we handle your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Medical Treatment Agreement Act (WGBO).

Processing of Personal Data in Our Practice

At Midwives Lelystad we process various personal data. This is necessary for the provision of good medical care and for the financial settlement of our services. Processing may also be necessary, for example, to prevent serious health risks or to comply with legal obligations.

Our Obligations

As your healthcare provider, Verloskundigen Lelystad is responsible for the processing of your personal data. We fulfill our duties as follows:

• Your data is only collected for specific, legitimate purposes:
  • Medical care provision
  • Efficient management and policy
  • Support for scientific research, education and information
• We inform you that your data is being processed. This can be done directly by your healthcare provider or via our website and information material.
• Our staff is obliged to handle your data confidentially.
• Your data is protected against unauthorized access.
• Your data will not be kept longer than necessary. For medical data, this is in principle 15 years after the last treatment.

Your Rights

You have various rights with regard to your personal data:

• The right to know whether and which personal data of yours is being processed.
• The right to inspect and obtain a copy of that data.
• The right to correction, addition or deletion of data if necessary.
• The right to request (partial) destruction of your medical data.
• The right to add a personal statement to your file.
• The right to object to certain processing of your data.

To exercise your rights, please contact our practice. Your interests can also be represented by an authorized representative.

Provision of Data to Third Parties

Our staff has the obligation to handle your data confidentially. Providing your personal data to third parties will only take place with your explicit consent, unless this is legally required or necessary for your health.

Exchange of Data

After your specific consent, we exchange relevant medical data safely and reliably with other healthcare providers. This ensures a seamless healthcare experience and contributes to your medical safety.

Questions or Complaints

Do you have questions or complaints about the processing of your personal data? Please contact Midwives Lelystad. We are ready to discuss and resolve your concerns.