Health Data Privacy
/ˈhɛlθ ˈdeɪtə ˈpraɪvəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal protection and regulation of individuals’ personal health information to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
Health data privacy laws require healthcare providers to secure patient records from breaches.
- (n.) The set of rights and controls individuals have over the collection, use, and sharing of their medical data.
Patients exercise health data privacy when consenting to share their medical history with a specialist.
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Commentary
Health data privacy often involves compliance with specific statutes like HIPAA in the U.S., balancing access for care with protection from misuse.
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