Health Service Executive - Dublin North East (Register of Users)
From Department of Social Protection
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From Department of Social Protection
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Last updated on
Updated: October 2019 *
Yes
The purpose for which Dublin North East HSE use PPS Number at present are in the application of the following Schemes:-
Public Service Identity data is only captured on a need to know basis.
Security within HSE re PPS Number Usage
Measures are in place throughout the HSE to ensure that the public services identity data we hold/collect in electronic or written format is safe and secure and that it is only assessable on a need to know basis and processed in connection for the purpose for which it has been provided.
All staff are required to comply with
Physical Safeguards re records which contain PPSN
Designation of roles of Data Protection Officer. Restricted access to manual records on a need to know basis, services users client, and staff files. Restricted access to password protected computer equipment, Computer rooms locked, locked safes and cabinets, access to reports and VDUs tightly controlled. CCTV, Firewalls. Encryption Policy.
Technical Safeguards
Access is confined to authorised personnel under password control. Laptops, Blackberry devices, IPhones and Smart Phones are protected by encryption. CCTV, Infectious disease surveillance and control, technical safeguard amendment, log in ID and password control, firewall intrusion detection, data encryption.
Updated Alert will issue to all service areas with regard to the usage of Personal Public Service Number.
The following documentation is made available to all staff:-