Nurses need to be aware of the implications of GDPR in their daily practice. They must obtain explicit consent from patients before collecting any personal data. This consent must be informed and documented. Nurses should also ensure that they are only accessing and sharing patient data on a need-to-know basis.
Additionally, nurses must be vigilant in maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient data. This includes using secure methods for storing and transmitting patient information and being mindful of data breaches. Any data breaches must be reported promptly to the relevant authorities and affected individuals.
