Privacy and Data Security in Digital Health: Implications for Family Therapy
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Authors
Lockhart, Ezra N. S.
Issue Date
2025
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences , Department of Marriage and Family Sciences , Business, Engineering, Science, & Technological Innovation , Criminal Justice & Public Safety , Educational Leadership & Learning Lifelong , Healthcare Innovation & Delivery , Workforce Development Needs & Industry Alignment
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Abstract
The integration of digital technologies into family therapy practices presents both significant opportunities and notable challenges. This editorial examines recent trends impacting the field, including the adoption of cloud-based storage solutions, the involvement of entities outside the scope of standard privacy regulations in data management, the rise of patient-generated health data, and the increasing use of tracking technologies. While cloud-based storage offers enhanced scalability and accessibility, it also introduces concerns about data security and confidentiality. The participation of non-regulated entities in managing family health data creates risks associated with insufficient privacy protections. Patient-generated health data provides valuable insights but raises privacy and data management issues. Additionally, tracking technologies can compromise sensitive health information by potentially disclosing it without explicit consent. This editorial emphasizes the need for marriage and family therapists to actively engage in the development and regulation of digital health tools to ensure that privacy and data security are prioritized, thereby safeguarding family confidentiality and maintaining trust in a digital age.
Description
Lockhart, E. N. (2025). Privacy and data security in digital health: Implications for family therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy, 1-3.
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