How to build trust and confidence in health data use

16/08/2024 | Pinsnt Masons

A recent analysis by Pinsent Masons considers the insights shared by Dr Nicola Byrne, the UK's National Data Guardian. 

Dr Byrne highlights the need for organisations to earn public trust in handling health data, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and their potential impact on healthcare. Dr Byrne stresses the importance of transparency, accountability, and privacy, urging organisations to address potential risks and establish strong data privacy protections and business continuity plans. Additionally, she advocates for measures to prevent unauthorised access to medical records and the implementation of impactful sanctions for breaches to maintain public trust in the system's integrity.

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Patient data, healthcare, stethascope, NHS

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