Patient Confidentiality

Healthcare data often contains sensitive and personal information about patients, including their medical history, diagnoses, treatments, and insurance details.

Protecting this information is essential to maintain patient confidentiality and trust. Breaches of healthcare data can lead to identity theft, fraud, or other malicious activities that can harm patients.

Compliance with Legal and Ethical Requirements

Healthcare organizations are bound by various legal and ethical obligations to protect patient data.

Laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States mandate strict standards for safeguarding patient information. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe penalties and legal consequences.