Cyber Security
National data opt-out programme comes into force
The national data opt-out programme has been launched, with a view to allowing people to choose how their health data is used for research and planning.
25 May 2018
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Cyber security news round-up
The latest Digital Health cyber security round-up examines research warning that airports are ill-equipped to deal with attacks from cyber space, and a report that suggest businesses that operate bring your own device policies are more likely to suffer security breaches.
25 May 2018
Cyber Security
Toolkit launched to ensure patient data is handled correctly
The Data Security and Protection Toolkit, which replaces the previous Information Governance toolkit, has been designed to be a easier way to protect patient data.
22 May 2018
Cyber Security
WannaCry one year on: a retrospective look at NHS IT’s black-letter day
It’s peak squeaky bum for the NHS as we approach the one year anniversary of WannaCry, which devastated hospital IT systems during the ransomware outbreak on 12 May 2017.
11 May 2018
Cyber Security
Cloud still hangs over patient data sovereignty concerns
While our cybersecurity columnist Davey Winder has no problem with his data being held in the cloud, he is worried about this recent push to off-shored cloud services and the possibility of NHS patient data being stored outside the UK.
4 May 2018
Cyber Security
Orangeworm: Hospitals worldwide warned of ‘aggressive’ malware
Security researchers have identified a hacking group that has been targeting medical equipment in hospitals across the globe, including the UK.
30 April 2018
