Medical Device Privacy - Maintaining Security As Data Sharing Soars

Medical Device Privacy: Maintaining Security as Data Sharing Soars

For people around the world, their physical health is the first thing on their minds. But maintaining privacy and security about their medical details is also a top priority.

The work that physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals undertake is critical to the health and well-being of people around the world. But another area of paramount importance in this system is maintaining the utmost security regarding the storage and privacy of medical records for patients. As businesses working in this domain, data privacy and security are integral to a company's success and reputation.

Not knowing one has a problem can affect an individual. Not knowing a company has one can affect not only its members and staff but its clients as well.

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Medical devices are a major target for healthcare data breaches, and cybersecurity preparedness is becoming a major aspect of the healthcare system running smoothly. Can any organization in this area truly "hope for the best" when it comes to the privacy of those they serve?

How are medical devices associated with data breaches?

Digital transformation in healthcare has augmented the production and use of medical devices that are IoT or IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) enabled. Although these devices have enhanced efficiency and have become critical in facilitating patient care, they are an easy entry point since security has not historically been critical in their design. A variety of devices ranging from smartwatches to pacemakers have some access points in their designs.

In 2023, an average of 1.99 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records were reported each day, and on average, 364,571 healthcare records were breached every day, according to statistics from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Journal. Vigilance is key as healthcare system hacks have consistently been making headlines over the last decade, creating worries about the safeguarding of personal information in the general public.

How can SGS help your organization?

SGS is synonymous with certification, providing assurance to clients and to business partners that your organization takes information security, cybersecurity, and privacy seriously. At the same time, organizations learn about their information security posture and can become proactive in the face of cybersecurity threats, rather than reactive.

Security, regulatory, and business continuity requirements can now operate under a single framework, mapping to each other within the frameworks SGS can provide. SGS also has expertise in pinpointing vulnerabilities in your organizations and supply chains, as part of being a world leader in certification for more than a century.

SGS is an ideal partner whether you are manufacturing MRI machines, intelligent software as a medical device, pregnancy tests, or many other products. Assessments are robust and transparent, offering a competitive edge that comes from demonstrating regulatory trust. Because regulations and standards differ across countries and industries, SGS has specialists worldwide to help ensure your compliance. From achieving best practices to continual improvement, SGS Academy also offers a broad range of training courses, through a variety of methodologies, including in-person, virtual, and e-learning to your staff.

Consider the implications of not knowing about an issue until it’s too late. Come visit our booth, #5944, this March in Orlando, or contact us now to learn more about what SGS can offer.