Reflections and discussions on personal medical data sharing and privacy protection / 中华医学科研管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To analyze data safety problem raised from personal medical data sharing and privacy protection, provide suggestions for improving its application and development.Methods:The personal medical data sharing and privacy protection measures were discussed according to the study of related literatures, typical case analysis, analyzing the current situation and its development trend of legislation status of personal medical data sharing and privacy protection.Results:Medical data is one kind of personal data, but more sensitive than other personal data. The country should strengthen relevant legislation, more clearly define relevant concepts, establish the authority and scope of personal medical data processing, improve the effectiveness and operability of laws, maximize the public interest of data, and ensure the balance between the personal data processing and privacy security.Conclusions:The personal medical data sharing and privacy protection is a systematic project. The solution of the personal security risks is also based on a comprehensive safeguard system which including laws, regulations, management and technology.