THROUGH THE LENS OF PRINCIPLED DATA PRACTICE A GROUNDBREAKING EXPLORATION INTO ETHICAL HEALTHCARE PLATFORMS

Abstract

Fundamental Ethical Principles of Data Privacy and Security and how Healthcare Data Platforms Ensure the Confidentiality and Integrity of Patient Information, Safeguarding it Against Unauthorized Access and Cyber Threats. In the last years, there has been a considerable increase in the usage of electronic health records (EHRs). Credit card numbers, full name, bank account numbers, social security numbers, street addresses, phone numbers, passport numbers, treatments, and medical histories are all private patient information that may be found in health information systems. This information must be safeguarded against manipulation and fraud by other parties. EHRs are anticipated to boost healthcare delivery effectiveness, enhance the standard of care, and reduce mounting budgetary strain. Despite these advantages, there is a possibility that security issues with EHRs compromise patient data confidentiality and privacy. This research paper focuses on the ethical principles—privacy, ownership, transparency, data security, informed consent, data minimization, purpose limitation, and accountability—to help guarantee that patient databases maintain the confidentiality and integrity of patient information while protecting it from unapproved access and online threats. Additionally, numerous systems for privacy and integrity, such as vulnerability analyses and role-based access control, support the objectives of contemporary healthcare while preserving patient privacy.