If you feel at any time that we are not fulfilling our requirements in keeping with these policies, or if we can better meet these requirements, please feel free to contact us. Our mailing details are included in each Policy link for your convenience. Thank you for choosing The Medical Education Network.
Our Policies
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We know that legalese can leave you feeling bewildered. With so many technical terms and a host of legal documents to keep up with, it can be difficult to understand your online rights. To help you, we have compiled a list of links to reputable sources that you can use to learn about the various legislation and terms. We will add to this list from time to time and welcome your suggestions for additional content.
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POPIA
SA National
Protection of Personal Information Act |
South Africa’s data protection law (POPIA) prescribes how your information can be used, and what you can do if you feel your rights have been infringed. | popia.co.za → |
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GDPR
EU International
General Data Protection Rules |
GDPR is a set of rules designed to give EU citizens more control over their personal data. While we operate locally, we make every effort to comply with these comprehensive regulations. | gdpr-info.eu → |
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Cookies
Web tracking technology |
Cookies are created when you use your browser to visit a website that uses them to keep track of your movements within the site, help you resume where you left off, remember your registered login, theme selection, preferences, and other customisation functions. | allaboutcookies.org → |
About The Medical Education Network
The Medical Education Network is an independent, free-for-use resource for healthcare practitioners in sub-Saharan Africa. We provide a range of quality clinical information sourced from peer-reviewed journals and original articles to facilitate continued medical education and knowledge sharing.
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Our Policies
Your information and the quality of our content are important to us. Our policies are listed below. If you have any concerns, please contact us.
