Patient Consent

HealthTech Data: Privacy and Interoperability Health data powers better care, from decision support to remote monitoring. Privacy rules and interoperability needs can pull in opposite directions. The right approach treats privacy as a feature, not a hurdle, and designs for both from the start. Privacy basics Data minimization: collect only what is needed for the task, and keep it only as long as necessary. Consent and control: give patients clear choices about who can view data and for what purpose. Access controls: use role-based access and strong authentication to limit who sees what. Audit trails: maintain logs that show who accessed data, when, and why. De-identification: share data for research in a way that protects identities, with safeguards for re-identification risks. Interoperability focus ...