Privacy and Security by Design

Abstract

Privacy is a fundamental human right, and the need for information security to guarantee patients' privacy is essential. In today's world, where technology and connected devices are increasingly prevalent, cyber-attacks on critical infrastructures have grown significantly. The implementation of proactive privacy and security procedures and techniques is essential to protect data privacy, prevent information leakage, and mitigate cyber risks. This chapter focuses on innovative techniques for privacy by design and by default in the practice of accessing secondary health data for research. It presents a case study of a secure computation process and technology, which includes an architectural approach to provisioning a zero-trust research environment. By adopting a zero-trust research environment, healthcare institutions can mitigate the risks of cyber-attacks and data breaches while increasing data security for the benefit of patients. Ultimately, this chapter emphasizes the importance of implementing proactive privacy and security measures to protect sensitive data in healthcare.