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The Privacy Conversation
Privacy and security matter, especially in the domain of health information. We want to create a conversation about the complicated issues of medical privacy in order to actively explore ways to protect patient privacy in this developing domain.
What You Can Do To Protect Your Online Health Information?
When most people think about online security they tend to think about hackers and technological tools to keep these bad guys out. In reality, it’s less about fancy technology and more about good practices. This means the most important part of your health information security system is YOU. You and the practices you follow are the best safeguard of your online privacy. Here are some specific practices you should consider:
Your online health record vendor must meet minimum security standards and have a privacy policy. The policy should be readily available and clearly written. Make sure you understand and agree with what it says. The most important part of the policy should state that you control access to your online information. Click here to learn about a few key things you should look for.
Stay tuned for more on privacy and security. If there are specific concerns or questions you would like to see addressed in our privacy conversation, email us at info@AccessMyHealth.org.