Page 4 - Federal Law No. (2) of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication

Article 6
Principles, Standards and Controls of Electronic Systems
The Health Authority shall prescribe the principles, standards and controls required for electronic
systems of its health information and data, such as the methods of operating these electronic
systems, the method of information and data exchange, protection, access and copying, the changes
made thereto, auditing thereof, the proper and secure use thereof, and the health information and
data risk management.

Article 7
Joining the Central System
The Health Authority and the Competent Authority shall join the Central System as per the controls
and procedures prescribed by the executive regulation of this Law.

Article 8
Obligations of Using the Central System
1. The entities authorized to use the Central System shall abide by the following:
a. Defining the persons authorized to access and circulate the health information and data
systems and rules and designating their powers;
b. Taking all necessary procedures to protect and ensure the safety and confidentiality of the
health information and data;
2. The executive regulation of this Law shall define the controls and procedures for the
implementation of the provisions of this Article.

Article 9
Publication and Distribution of the Instruction Manual
The entity authorized to publish and distribute the Instruction Manual through the Central System
shall be determined by virtue of a decision issued by the Minister in coordination with the Health
Authority.

Article 10
Coordination between the Ministry and the Competent Authority or Health Authority
The Ministry shall, in coordination with the Health Authority or Competent Authority:
1. Develop and implement a national strategic plan for the use of ICT in health fields;
2. Develop mandatory mechanisms and procedures for the use of ICT in health fields, in
accordance with the provisions of this Law and any other law applicable in the State;
3. Implement and evaluate the initiatives and programs defined in the strategy and the technical
standards;

*In case of any misinterpretation, the Arabic version of this legislation prevails.