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📋 Processing Categories

Category Classification Framework​

Healthcare Manufaktur classifies all personal data processing activities into distinct categories to ensure comprehensive oversight and appropriate protection measures.

Classification Criteria​

Risk-Based Categorization​

  • Low Risk: Standard business processing with minimal privacy impact
  • Medium Risk: Processing with some privacy concerns requiring enhanced controls
  • High Risk: Processing likely to result in high risk to data subjects

Data Sensitivity Levels​

  • Standard Personal Data: Basic identification and contact information
  • Sensitive Business Data: Financial, contractual, and proprietary information
  • Special Category Data: Health, biometric, and other GDPR Article 9 data
  • Confidential Data: Highly sensitive information requiring maximum protection

Detailed Category Specifications​

Category A: Customer Relationship Management​

Processing Classification: Medium Risk
Data Sensitivity: Standard Personal Data
Primary Controller: Healthcare Manufaktur GmbH

Data Categories Processed:

  • Personal identification (names, email addresses, phone numbers)
  • Professional information (job titles, company affiliations)
  • Business contact preferences and communication history
  • Service requirements and technical specifications
  • Contract information and billing details
  • Interaction logs and customer service records

Processing Purposes:

  • Customer relationship development and maintenance
  • Service delivery and support provision
  • Business development and opportunity identification
  • Contract management and billing processes
  • Quality improvement and service optimization

Legal Basis Justification:

  • Contract performance for existing customers
  • Legitimate interest for prospect development
  • Consent for marketing communications
  • Legal obligation for financial record keeping

Category B: Employee Data Management​

Processing Classification: High Risk (Employment Context)
Data Sensitivity: Standard and Special Category Data
Primary Controller: Healthcare Manufaktur GmbH

Data Categories Processed:

  • Personal identification and contact information
  • Employment history and professional qualifications
  • Performance evaluations and development records
  • Compensation and benefits information
  • Time and attendance tracking data
  • Health information for occupational purposes (Article 9)
  • Emergency contact and family information

Processing Purposes:

  • Employment relationship management and administration
  • Payroll processing and benefits administration
  • Performance management and career development
  • Occupational health and safety compliance
  • Legal compliance and record keeping

Legal Basis Justification:

  • Contract performance for employment obligations
  • Legal obligation for tax and social security compliance
  • Legitimate interest for performance management
  • Explicit consent for health data processing
  • Vital interest for emergency contact information

Category C: Healthcare Data Analytics​

Processing Classification: High Risk (Special Category Data)
Data Sensitivity: Special Category Data (Health)
Primary Controller: Healthcare Manufaktur GmbH

Data Categories Processed:

  • Pseudonymized patient identifiers and demographics
  • Healthcare professional credentials and specializations
  • Platform usage patterns and analytics data
  • System performance and interaction logs
  • Research dataset metadata and classifications

Processing Purposes:

  • Healthcare analytics platform operation and improvement
  • Medical research support and collaboration
  • Healthcare system performance optimization
  • Innovation and development of healthcare solutions
  • Quality assurance and compliance monitoring

Legal Basis Justification:

  • Legitimate interest for platform operation
  • Scientific research exemption (Article 9(2)(j))
  • Consent for voluntary research participation
  • Legal obligation for system monitoring

Category D: Marketing & Communications​

Processing Classification: Low to Medium Risk
Data Sensitivity: Standard Personal Data
Primary Controller: Healthcare Manufaktur GmbH

Data Categories Processed:

  • Contact information and communication preferences
  • Professional interests and industry focus areas
  • Event attendance and participation history
  • Website interaction and engagement analytics
  • Marketing communication response tracking

Processing Purposes:

  • Marketing communication delivery and personalization
  • Event management and attendee coordination
  • Business development and lead generation
  • Market research and analytics
  • Brand awareness and thought leadership

Legal Basis Justification:

  • Consent for direct marketing communications
  • Legitimate interest for business development
  • Contract performance for event registration
  • Legal obligation for communication records

Risk Assessment & Mitigation​

Category-Specific Risk Controls​

Low Risk Processing:

  • Standard encryption and access controls
  • Regular access reviews and monitoring
  • Basic staff training and awareness
  • Standard retention and deletion procedures

Medium Risk Processing:

  • Enhanced security measures and monitoring
  • Privacy impact assessment requirements
  • Specialized staff training programs
  • Regular compliance audits and reviews
  • Data subject notification procedures

High Risk Processing:

  • Advanced security controls and encryption
  • Mandatory privacy impact assessments
  • Specialized technical and organizational measures
  • Enhanced staff training and certification
  • Regular external security assessments
  • Supervisory authority consultation when required

Continuous Risk Monitoring​

Regular Assessment Procedures:

  • Monthly risk indicator monitoring
  • Quarterly category review and updates
  • Annual comprehensive risk assessment
  • Incident-based risk reassessment

Enhancement Triggers:

  • Regulatory guidance updates
  • Technology changes and upgrades
  • Business process modifications
  • Incident lessons learned integration
  • Industry best practice evolution

Processing categories are reviewed quarterly and updated based on business changes, regulatory developments, and risk assessment outcomes.