Analysis of privacy and security requirements in electronic health records

Authors

  • Rodrigo Tertulino Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Naghmeh Ivaki Universidade de Coimbra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59681/2175-4411.v16.iEspecial.2024.1281

Keywords:

Electronic Patient Record, Information security, Privacy Protection

Abstract

Objective: The study analyzes the privacy and security requirements in electronic medical records, emphasizing the crucial relevance of security and privacy in healthcare systems. Method: A descriptive-exploratory case study was carried out using the citizen's electronic medical record system used in primary health care. Results: The results of the study indicate that the system only partially meets security and privacy requirements, such as integrity, emergency access, and anonymization, which need to be improved to comply with legislation and security policies. Conclusion: The research aims to improve the security and privacy of patient data in electronic health records, highlighting the importance of implementing appropriate measures to ensure compliance with legal standards and promote patient confidence in using these health technologies.

Author Biographies

Rodrigo Tertulino, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte

Professor Adjunto em Redes de Computadores, Laboratório de Pesquisa em Engenharia de Software e Automação (LaPEA), Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal (RN), Brasil.

Naghmeh Ivaki, Universidade de Coimbra

Professora Assistente em Engenharia Informática, Centro de Informática e Sistemas da Universidade de Coimbra (CISUC), Departamento de Engenharia Informática, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

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Published

2024-11-19

How to Cite

Tertulino, R., & Ivaki, N. (2024). Analysis of privacy and security requirements in electronic health records. Journal of Health Informatics, 16(Especial). https://doi.org/10.59681/2175-4411.v16.iEspecial.2024.1281

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