What are the Challenges in Maintaining Patient Privacy?
Despite the measures in place, there are several challenges in maintaining patient privacy:
Data Breaches: Unauthorized access to data can occur through cyber-attacks or internal breaches. Re-identification: Even anonymized data can sometimes be re-identified using advanced data analytics, especially when combined with other data sources. Balancing Privacy and Utility: Ensuring data privacy while maintaining the utility of data for research purposes is a delicate balance.
