How private is private? | Healthcare IT News

Discussions about privacy in healthcare have been increasing globally, especially in the US where changes are being made at the state and federal levels. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has set a standard for healthcare data privacy compliance that other states are closely watching. However, there are fundamental differences between the CCPA and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), making it impractical to adopt GDPR as a standard framework. The focus should be on good data governance rather than compliance with specific regulations. Data sharing in healthcare is becoming more important, but there is still confusion and uncertainty surrounding regulations like HIPAA. Ultimately, all parties involved need to understand and abide by the rules of data privacy.