Healthcare data privacy: Key measures to protect patient information.

16 September 2024

Data security and privacy are critical pillars of healthcare systems, as they ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive patient information. In today's digital age, where electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital tools are prevalent, healthcare providers must implement robust measures to protect patient data from unauthorized access, theft, or misuse.

In this blog, we will dive into the importance of data security and privacy in healthcare, explore the challenges that organizations face in securing data, and key practices to ensure the protection of patient information.

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Kritika nagane

This blogpost is written by Kritika Nagane, Systems Engineer (Labeling Content Engineer) at Decos. She is an expert in labeling and regulatory compliance, with experience in developing and updating labels and Instructions for Use (IFUs) for medical devices.

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