Use of Emerging Technologies to Address Legal and Cyber Governance Issues of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Use of Emerging Technologies to Address Legal and Cyber Governance Issues of Protected Health Information (PHI)

Summary/Abstract: The healthcare sector cannot work in isolation. For healthcare professionals to perform their duties effectively, it is necessary to know, collect, and analyse the most intimate details of a patient’s health. Health data have extraordinary potential and require protection from accidental or intentional cyberattacks. It is therefore imperative that healthcare providers maintain the confidentiality of patients’ health-related information. This article examines the use of emerging technologies in addressing the legal and cyber governance issues surrounding Protected Health Information (PHI). Special attention is given to emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and homomorphic encryption as effective tools for safeguarding health data. The paper also considers regulatory compliance and standards, providing deeper insights into the best practices adopted in different countries. It concludes by outlining key challenges and offering suitable recommendations to address them.

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