Privacy & Security

A digital proof of vaccination on Co-WIN portal
By Adam Ang 01:52 am June 13, 2023
Reports of an alleged hack have no basis says the Health Ministry.
A group of hospital staff meets
By Andrea Fox 03:12 pm June 09, 2023
By using Nubeva's ransomware recovery tool, the small metro hospital reportedly reversed the encryption and restored critical systems quickly after a cyberattack. 
AWS sign at HIMSS global conference
By Andrea Fox 09:18 am June 09, 2023
Three updates to Amazon HealthLake aim to help EHR and health IT developers reduce complex data exports, boost interoperability and maintain compliance with federal API and data exchange rules.
Mayo Clinic CIO discusses AI onstage at HIMSS23 in April
By Mike Miliard 11:25 am June 08, 2023
The health system is prioritizing "patient safety, privacy and ethical considerations" as it pushes forward to realize positive impacts from artificial intelligence and machine learning, says CIO Cris Ross.
Cybersecurity session at HIMSS23 Europe
By Tammy Lovell 12:50 pm June 07, 2023
Cybersecurity experts at HIMSS23 European Health Conference and Exhibition explain how in the era of decentralised healthcare, more emphasis should be put on resilience and preparing for recovery after attacks, rather than just preventative measures.
Patient being examined
By Tammy Lovell 11:44 am June 07, 2023
A session at HIMSS European Health Conference and Exhibition will explore the value and complexities of integrating digital solutions, paving the way for a revolutionised healthcare landscape.
Doctor speaking to patient
By Tammy Lovell 07:50 pm June 06, 2023
The use of patient data holds the key to researching and solving healthcare challenges, but also raises many issues around privacy and security. At HIMSS23 Europe, experts will discuss how to build public confidence and trust in data sharing.  
An image of a lock appears over a motherboard, representing data security.
By Andrea Fox 06:06 pm May 31, 2023
Healthcare providers may no longer store electronic health records offshore or rely on third-party vendors who operate offshore and have access to patient data maintained in the U.S.
Healthcare worker in scrubs looking at medical image on screen
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By 10:12 am May 31, 2023
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Healthcare workers looking at data on a monitor
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By 09:40 am May 31, 2023
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