Physicians typically have access to sensitive personal information on large numbers of patients, which makes their devices prime targets for hackers looking to steal that information.
- Encrypt laptops and other devices
- Don’t let convenience trump good security
- Practice safe surfing
3 simple steps that doctors - and everyone else - should use to secure their information and keep them private.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Is there anything more personal than your medical information? I assume not and thus would expect my medical professional to be aware of these 3 basic security principles and respect them strictly. However, it may not be the case and I would recommend this sort of information to be built into the standard medical practice curriculum because I would not want my doctor's laptop to be the weak link in my medical record transmission chain.
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