How Unvalidated Encryption Threatens Patient Data Security

Tags: 2010s Healthcare

Authors: HealthITSecurity

Published: July 2016

URL: https://healthitsecurity.com/news/how-unvalidated-encryption-threatens-patient-data-security

Abstract: This article argues that failures by regulators to enforce precise encryption rules in data breaches by healthcare providers endanger allow substandard encryption to continue operating, endangering patient data. The article discusses the HIPAA, and subsequently elucidating NIST standards for encryption for healthcare patient data. However, because of leniency enforcement, vendors continue providing inadequate encryption without fear of consequences. The article argues that consistent enforcement of the NIST standards will ensure more secure data protection for healthcare patients.