C5-Policies, Guidelines, and Laws in Nursing Informatics

Intellectual Property

Refers to creations of the mind—like inventions, literary works, designs, symbols, and software—that are legally protected from unauthorized used.

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8293)

Governs IP rights and protections.

Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines

Meaning of IPOPHL?

Part I - The Intellectual Property Office

Part II - The Law on Patents

Part III - The Law on Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names

Part IV - The Law on Copyright

Part V - Final Provisions

What are the 5 parts of the R.A. 8293?

Bureau of Patents, Trademarks, and Technology Transfer

What agency did the Intellectual Property Office replaced?

1. Bureau of Patents

2. Bureau of Trademarks

3. Bureau of Legal Affairs

4. Documentation, Information and Technology Transfer Bureau

5. Management, Information System and EDP Bureau

6. Administrative, Financial and Personnel Services Bureau

What are the 6 bureaus?

Copyright Law

Grants legal rights to creator over their original works, ensuring control over how these are used, shared, or copied.

• Written works (books, articles)

• Performances (lectures, plays, music)

• Visual arts (paintings, sculptures, photographs)

• Digital creations (computer programs)

What are considered as copyrightable works?

• Underlying ideas, concepts, principles, or raw data

• News reports

• Official government documents (unless explicitly approved)

• Speeches delivered in official settings

What works are considered noncopyrightable?

Single Author

The author owns the copyright.

Joint Authorship

Co-authors share ownership; rules of co-ownership apply if there’s no agreement.

Works Made for Hire

If the work is created as part of an employee’s regular duties, the director employer owns the copyright; otherwise, the employee does.

Commissioned Works

Joint ownership exists between the commissioner and the creator, but the creator retains the copyright unless otherwise agreed.

Audiovisual Works

Copyright is shared by the producer, screenwriter, composer, and any authors of adapted works; the producer generally controls exhibition rights, except for music licensing.

Letters

Copyright belongs to the writer, but the recipient owns the physical _____ and needs the writer’s (or their hers’) consent for publication.

Privacy

The state of being secluded, the right to be alone, and to limit the access of the public.

Confidentiality

Refers to the situation when it is expected from someone that he will not divulge the information to any other person.

1. Ethical and Legal Nursing Practice

2. Protection from Identity Theft

3. Maintaining Patient Trust

4. Data Integrity for Patient Care

5. Protecting Health Research and Public Health

6. Ensuring Accurate Information Access

7. Maintaining Professionalism

8. Preventing Legal Issues

What are the importance of preserving anonymity, confidentiality, and privacy of health information?

R.A. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)

The National Privacy Commission of the Philippines promulgated implementing rules and regulations for _____ to ensure compliance with the Act and international data protection standards.

Right to be Informed

Data subjects have the right to know if their personal data is being processed; including details about the data, processing purposes, recipients, methods, and their rights.

Right to Object

Data subjects can ___ to data processing, especially for direct marketing or profiling, and can withhold consent to changes in data use. Exceptions exist for legal obligations or contractual necessities.

Right to Access

Data subjects can ___ their processed data, including sources, recipients, processing methods, and automated decision-making details.

Right to Rectification

Data subjects can request correction of inaccurate or erroneous data, with notification to recipients of the correction.

Right to Erasure or Blocking

Data subject can request the suspension, withdrawal, ____, removal, or destruction of their data under specific circumstances (e.g., outdated, false, unlawfully obtained data).

Netiquette

Code of good behavior on the internet.

Internet Etiquette

What is Netiquette?

Social Media

The new avenue for creating connections and sharing of information. Through ____, one can reach a global community.

Health Education/Promotion

Information shared must be evidenced-based, disclose conflicts of interest, avoid specific medical advice, and include disclaimers.

• Professionalism

• Responsible Social Media Activity

• Health Information Privacy

• Compliance and Reporting

Social Media in relation to Ethical and Legal Issues

Professionalism

Separate professional and personal accounts, maintain professional conduct online mirroring in-person behavior, and avoid unauthorized use of institutional logos. Limit online interaction with patients to treatment related matters.

Responsible Social Media Activity

Respect the privacy and dignity of others, avoid defamation, refrain from sharing unverified information, and comply with copyright laws.

Health Information Privacy

Obtain consent before sharing patient information online; strictly prohibit sharing identifying information or sensitive details (e.g. location photos).

Compliance and Reporting

Establish a system for reporting unprofessional conduct or privacy violations.