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Digital data protection as a professional responsibility: the agreement between Zephorum and the Order of Psychologists of Sardinia

In psychological work, care does not end in the space of the therapeutic relationship. It continues in the way information is collected, stored, protected and, above all, managed over time.
In an increasingly digital environment, professional data become an integral part of the psychologist's ethical responsibility.

Digital medical records, notes, emails, telepsychology platforms, cloud archives and online professional profiles now form the operational core of the profession. However, there is rarely a structured question about what would happen to this information asset in the event of sudden impediment, incapacity or death of the professional.

It is from this awareness that the agreement between Zephorum and the Order of Psychologists of Sardinia was born.
The goal is to offer members a concrete tool to address an often-postponed but crucial issue:professional digital legacy planning.

Beyond the regulatory obligation: a choice of responsibility

Data protection regulations impose high standards of security and confidentiality. However, the law alone is not enough to answer a fundamental question:
Who will take care of patient data when the professional can no longer do so?

Through Coffer, the solution developed by Zephorum, psychologists can:

• clearly identify digital accounts and archives related to their professional activities;
• designate one or more digital contact persons or heirs, including within the Bar or among trusted colleagues;
• define in advance how data will be managed, preserved or disposed of;
• periodically update their choices, maintaining control and compliance with privacy regulations.

In this way, data protection no longer concerns only the professional, but extends directly to patients, ensuring continuity, respect and protection even in the most delicate situations.

A model that can be replicated nationwide

The agreement with the Order of Psychologists of Sardinia represents a virtuous example of collaboration between technological innovation and professional institutions.
It is not just a facilitated tool, but a cultural model that can also be adopted by other Orders, associations and professional entities nationally and internationally.

Responsible digital legacy management is not a niche issue, but an increasingly central component of contemporary professionalism.
From this perspective, protecting the data of the professional means protecting the trust of patients and the credibility of the entire professional system.

Psychologists registered with the Order of Sardinia can activate Coffer on favorable terms via the dedicated page:
https://webetery.zephorum.com/it/ordine-psicologi

If you represent an Order, association or organization interested in developing a convention or partnership with Zephorum, you can contact us at:
business@zephorum.com