The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) recognizes data concerning health as a special category of data and provides a definition for health data for data protection purposes. Though the innovative principles introduced by the GDPR (privacy by design or the prohibition of discriminatory profiling) remain relevant and applicable to health data as well, specific safeguards for personal health data and for a definitive interpretation of the rules that allows an effective and comprehensive protection of such data have now been addressed by the GDPR. With the operational knowledge acquired, you will be able to function as a professional in this industry from day one and you can also get advice and support as you navigate your new role.