Protection of personal data as a fundamental right in health and its implications for medical professionals in Brazil comparing aspects of comparative law in the European Union and China José Carlos Massarelli Jr., Verônica Scriptore Freire e Almeida

Abstract

 In this paper, we point out some aspects about the responsibility of the physician in the protection of patient data and its implications in relation to the civil liability of this professional. We made a comparison of national legislation with some international legislation, pointing out some relevant aspects related to the liability of professionals. It has been shown that physician responsibility in this regard is objective under the Data Protection Act and how this affects the legal status of the healthcare professional in the management of his patients' personal data.