Risk Analysis of Data Privacy Violations in Digital Health Records and Patient Confidentiality

Abstract

The fast growth of digital health tools has changed the way healthcare is provided, making it easier for both people and healthcare workers to get the care they need and more efficient.  On the other side, digitising health data seriously compromises patient privacy and data security.  The various hazards resulting from violations of data privacy in digital health records are discussed in this article. It emphasises the larger picture for healthcare systems and how these breaches can compromise patient privacy.  Patient data is saved and distributed across many platforms as Electronic Health Records (EHRs), cloud computing, and telemedicine become more and more common. This article discusses typical hazards that could lead to unauthorised sharing of private medical records. These cover technological problems in healthcare information systems, insiders, and hackers.  The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) among other laws, norms, and ethics aimed to safeguard patient data are discussed as well.  Making ensuring health data is kept, shared, and accessed securely remains difficult even with current initiatives.  Furthermore discussed in this study are many approaches to safeguard patient data including encryption, multi-factor login, and very strong safety measures.  Finally, it emphasises how crucial it is for healthcare institutions to have a thorough data security strategy in place so as to establish patient confidence and guarantee adherence to all policies.  Keeping data privacy current as digital health technologies evolve helps to safeguard patient privacy and maintain seamless operations of healthcare systems.