TPP making changes to SystmOne to address data protection concerns
TPP has confirmed it is piloting new functionality in its SystmOne electronic patient record, with a view to addressing data protection concerns raised by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Clinical Software
ICO warns NHS staff that unlawfully accessing patient records is an offence
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reminded NHS staff about the serious consequences of prying into patients’ medical records without a valid reason, after a ‘nosy’ Essex midwifery assistant was fined.
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DeepMind Health told to change its public perception
DeepMind Health’s independent review panel has found the company should be held to higher account due its Google links and should engage the public more.
Infrastructure
Royal Free and Google DeepMind trial did not comply with DPA
The ICO has found the 1.6 million patient records shared between the Royal Free and Google’s DeepMind did not comply with data protection law.
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Cybersecurity news round-up
In the first of our new monthly cybersecurity news round-ups, we report on limited confidence in medical device security, fines for data protection breaches, and the news that healthcare is responsible for most data protection incidents in the UK.
Cyber Security
Whatsapp doc with instant messaging?
Instant messaging platforms, particularly Whatsapp, are widely used by doctors and clinical teams for quick and easy communications, but they are not compliant with NHS information governance requirements, Dr Felix Jackson outlines the problems.
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Davey Winder: when bad news is good news on cybersecurity
Could the impending implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) be the catalyst for strengthened cybersecurity in the NHS? Davey thinks so.
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ICO launches new resources to help prevent data breaches
The Information Commissioner’s Office has created a new set of online tools in reaction to concerning finds from health data audits.
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Hester hits back over TPP patient data security concerns
TPP founder Frank Hester has waded defiantly into the growing controversy about how his company shares patients GP records across the NHS.
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