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The document discusses the importance of data security and privacy in nursing informatics, highlighting the need to protect patient information in the digital age. It covers key concepts, common threats, regulations, and the role of nurses in maintaining data security, along with best practices and emerging technologies. The conclusion emphasizes that every nurse plays a crucial role in safeguarding patient data.

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Data Security Nursing Informatics (1)

The document discusses the importance of data security and privacy in nursing informatics, highlighting the need to protect patient information in the digital age. It covers key concepts, common threats, regulations, and the role of nurses in maintaining data security, along with best practices and emerging technologies. The conclusion emphasizes that every nurse plays a crucial role in safeguarding patient data.

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Data Security and Privacy in Nursing

Informatics
• Protecting Patient Information in the Digital
Age
• Done by:Safiea mohammad aldossry
Introduction
• • Definition of Nursing Informatics
• • Importance of Data Security and Privacy in
healthcare
Key Concepts in Data Security & Privacy
• • Data Security: Protecting patient data from
unauthorized access
• • Privacy: Ensuring patient information is used
appropriately
Importance of Data Security in Nursing
• • Protects patient confidentiality
• • Ensures compliance with legal regulations
• • Prevents data breaches and cyber threats
Common Threats to Data Security
• • Cyberattacks (hacking, ransomware)
• • Unauthorized access
• • Human errors (weak passwords, phishing
attacks)
Regulations & Compliance Standards
• • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act)
• • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• • HITECH Act (Health Information Technology
for Economic and Clinical Health)
Role of Nurses in Data Security
• • Proper documentation and authentication
• • Using strong passwords & secure access
protocols
• • Awareness of phishing and social
engineering threats
Best Practices for Data Privacy in Nursing

• • Access control: Restrict data access


• • Encryption: Protect sensitive data
• • Regular audits & monitoring
Emerging Technologies in Data Security
• • AI in cybersecurity
• • Blockchain for secure patient records
• • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Case Study – Data Breach in Healthcare
• • Example of a real-world data breach in a
hospital
• • Consequences & lessons learned
Strategies for Preventing Data Breaches
• • Regular staff training on cybersecurity
• • Implementing advanced security protocols
• • Ensuring software and systems are up to
date
Ethical Considerations in Data Privacy
• • Balancing patient confidentiality with data
sharing for research
• • Ethical dilemmas in electronic health records
(EHRs)
Future Trends in Nursing Informatics
Security
• • Growth of cloud-based security solutions
• • Machine learning for threat detection
• • Biometric authentication in healthcare
Conclusion
• • Recap of key points
• • Every nurse has a role in protecting patient
data
References & Q&A
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services. (1996). Summary of the
HIPAA Privacy Rule. Retrieved from
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaaGeneral Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR)European Union. (2016). Regulation (EU) 2016/679: General
Data Protection Regulation. Retrieved from https://gdpr.euHITECH Act
(Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health
Act)U.S. Government. (2009). HITECH Act Enforcement Interim Final
Rule. Retrieved from
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/coveredentiti
es/hitechact.htmlCybersecurity Threats in HealthcareKoppel, R., &
Gordon, S. (2020). Healthcare cybersecurity: The impact of cyber
threats on patient safety. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(10),
e21501. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2196/21501

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