Enhancing Patient Safety Enhancing Patient Safety

Enhancing Patient Safety

The Critical Role of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

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Cyberattacks pose significant risks to patient safety and the operational stability of healthcare organizations. A recent article from HIPAA Times related that unauthorized access to patient data can lead to theft or alteration of medical information, potentially compromising patient health outcomes. For instance, the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack severely disrupted the UK's National Health Service, causing ambulance diversions and surgery cancellations, thereby threatening patient care.

Have you considered your privacy rights when using birth control apps? Have you considered your privacy rights when using birth control apps?

Have you considered your privacy rights when using birth control apps?

With a May 2024 update from the FTC on a pregnancy app that shared users’ sensitive information

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Abstract from the article titled, "Before Using Birth Control Apps Consider Your Privacy" posted on Wired.com: "Natural Cycles’ privacy policy states that in using the app each user grants the company and any of its partners broad rights to “use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform,...
FDA Warns Against Using Unauthorized Smartwatches and Rings for Blood Glucose Measurement FDA Warns Against Using Unauthorized Smartwatches and Rings for Blood Glucose Measurement

FDA Warns Against Using Unauthorized Smartwatches and Rings for Blood Glucose Measurement

The FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety communication advising against the use of smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing...
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How to delete your personal health data How to delete your personal health data

How to delete your personal health data

The right to be forgotten legislation is a legal concept that has been gaining popularity in recent years. This legislation gives individuals the right to have their personal information removed from the public domain, especially from search engines and social media platforms. The importance of...
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