Question

Many of the technologies described in the case require access to large volumes of data in order to be effective. At the same time, there are privacy considerations involved in the compiling and sharing of such data. How do you balance those?

Answer 1

Balancing privacy recommendations:

Limit access to patient identities

Inform patient of how their records are maintained and used

Track all accesses to patient records

Train staff about privacy policies and laws

Enforce privacy standards

Audit patient record access

Employ appropriate security measures to protect from unauthorized access

Trigger alarms (notifications) when the system detects suspicious activity