Data security challenges in medical records: A comparative analysis of digital and paper systems

Abstract

Background: This has become very important since health care is moving from paper-based systems to electronic systems. Each of them is exposed to various risks such as cyberrisks and physical losses which makes the issue of data security rather acute. Aim: The purpose of this work is to define the major issues related to the protection of the patient records and discover the differences in the risks associated with the digital and paper record management in healthcare organizations. Methods: A literature review and was done to compare the risks of using digital and paper medical record systems, with emphasis on data breaches, regulation, and security measures in the case studies. Results: The major drawbacks of the paperless systems include attacks on the digital records and system Compromised data on the other hand has high risks of being stolen, ripped, lost among other catastrophes. Both systems fail in compliance matters, as well as in sharing data securely. Conclusion: Medical facility data safeguarding is about both the paper and digital sides that are addressed by encryption, compliance with the law, or staff education. Continual adaptation has been regarded as a key to successful protection of patient data.

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