DSCI Certified Privacy Professional (DCPP) — Question 2

XYZ & Co., an Indian hospital specialized in dealing with cancer treatment has organized a free health checkup camp for women in a specific district, after seeking due permission from competent authorities. During the camp the hospital staffs will be feeding the medical records of these women into the computer connected to hospital network system.
Does the said hospital need to notify its privacy policy to the women attending the camp and seek their consent regarding the collection and processing of such information?

Answer options

• A. No, since it is a free checkup camp for their welfare
• B. Yes, in the any language as per the wishes of said hospital
• C. No, since the law does not require the same in this case
• D. Yes, in the language such women would understand

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the hospital must communicate its privacy policy in any language that it prefers, ensuring that the women are aware of how their information will be used. Options A and C are incorrect since the nature of the camp does not exempt the hospital from legal obligations. Option D, while considerate, does not address the hospital's prerogative in choosing the language.