Medical Record Confidentiality and Genetic Privacy
Medical Record Confidentiality and Genetic Privacy
Back then, the medical records were updated manually, resulting in delays for record
completion that patients rarely viewed their medical records. With the development of the
technology The electronic health record (ERC) can be viewed by many simultaneously and
utilizes a host of information technology tools. Patients routinely review their electronic medical
records and are keeping personal health records.
But there are still some ethical issues being faced by electronic medical records which includes:
privacy and confidentiality, security, and data integrity and availability.
Security:
For the patient to trust the clinician, records in the office must be protected. Medical staff must
be aware of the security measures needed to protect their patient data and the data within their
practices.
Reference: https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/electronic-health-records-privacy-
confidentiality-and-security/2012-09
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Public Records on the Internet
A public record refers to information that has been recorded and/or filed by a public agency.
Posting public records on the internet is perceived to be easier for people who are looking for
work.
There are two ways public records are accessible electronically. Some jurisdictions post them
on their government web sites, thereby providing free or low-cost access to records.
Government agencies and courts also sell their public files to commercial data compilers and
information brokers. They in turn make them available on a fee basis, either via web sites or by
special network hookups.
But with the continuous advancement of the technology, privacy of the users are being put at
risk such as identity theft and other types of fraud.
Identity theft:
The crime of identity theft and other types of fraud will be fueled by easy access to personal
identifiers and other personal information via electronic public records. Such information
includes Social Security numbers, credit card and bank account numbers, and details about
investments.
Destruction of reputations:
Individuals will experience shame and embarrassment, even discrimination, when details of
their personal lives are broadcast in court records available on the Internet. The PRC has been
contacted by many individuals who have relayed such experiences.
Posting public records for promoting easier access to government services is quiet while
maintaining the individual's privacy is quite impossible. But there are still ways to minimize the
harm like limiting what is posted online, wherein only the needed details should be shown, not
the whole details. For files that contain highly sensitive personal information should have
stronger security. The government should adopt automation systems with redaction features.
And courts must adopt rules that prohibit the most sensitive of court files.
References: https://privacyrights.org/resources/public-records-internet-privacy-dilemma
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