Health Data Privacy Gets the Attention It Deserves

The Partners in Privacy Conference, hosted by Mayo Clinic, addressed the challenges of maintaining patient health data privacy. Health professionals discussed the balancing act between patient privacy and the healthcare community’s use of data to improve patient care. Key takeaways included discussions on the evolution of patient consent, increasing transparency in data use, and the rapidly developing technology scene including machine learning and natural language processing. Participants suggested that the development of a multi-layered approach is needed to ensure data safety.