In accordance with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation we require all new patients of the practice to read the following questions and consent to the following:

  1. I give my permission for my personal data to be stored in compliance with the Data Protection act May 2018
  2. I give my permission to receive SMS messages relating to my ongoing care and treatment of those contact details are provided.
  3. I give my permission to receive emails relating to my ongoing care and treatment of those contact details are provided.
  4. I give my permission to receive letters relating to my ongoing care and treatment of those contact details are provided.

Further information regarding our Practice Privacy Policy is outlined below.

Perrystown Family Dental Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Perrystown Family Dental uses and protects any information that you give Perrystown Family Dental when you register you details with us.
Perrystown Family Dental is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with our privacy policy.

WHAT WE COLLECT

  • Name, address and date of birth
  • Contact information including email address and contact number
  • Demographic information such as profession / place of work
  • PPS number – for Dept. of Social Welfare
  • GMS number – for HSE
  • Medical history
  • Dental care history

WHAT WE DO WITH THE INFORMATION WE GATHER
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Record keeping.
  • Improving services e.g. sending out appointment reminder, sending out recall reminders.

    • SECURITY
    We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure of information we have implemented electronic, physical and managerial practices to protect the information we collect online.

    CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
    You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held, then please contact us with your request.

    If you find any information held by Perrystown Family Dental to be incorrect or out of date, then please contact us at your earliest convenience so we may update your personal records.