In this episode, Dr. Christina Armstrong and Dr. Julie Kinn talk about data that is collected in mobile health apps, how to protect that information, and how to discuss data security and privacy with patients.
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Resources discussed in this episode:
DoD Mobile Health Practice Guide, 4th Edition (Armstrong et al., 2018)
https://health.mil/mhealthtraining
While this guide provides basic information on protecting mobile devices and health information, the most up-to-date guidance, including videos and downloadable materials are available online at:
HealthIT.gov Mobile Device Privacy and Security:
https://www.healthit.gov/mobiledevices
The “How Can You Protect and Secure Health Information When Using a Mobile Device?” web page created by HealthIT.gov is a security and privacy reference for patients and providers about protecting health data on mobile devices, and is available online at:
https://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/how-can-you-protect-and-secure-health-information-when-using-mobile-device
Other security and privacy resources include:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
www.hhs.gov (Search “mobile devices.”)
VA Mobile Health Provider Program:
http://mobile.va.gov/providers/training
Overview of Federal Role in Mobile Health: https://www.healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/overview-federal-role-mobile-health
Mobile Devices Roundtable – Safeguarding Health Information:
https://www.healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/mobile-devices-roundtable-safeguarding-health-information
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