Privacy and Data Security in Digital Health: Implications for Family Therapy

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dc.contributor.authorLockhart, Ezra N. S.
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-07T17:07:46Z
dc.date.available2025-05-07T17:07:46Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionLockhart, E. N. (2025). Privacy and data security in digital health: Implications for family therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy, 1-3. Please contact the NU Library at ir@nu.edu to to request the .pdf.
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3398
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionNational University (NU)
dc.subjectJFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences
dc.subjectDepartment of Marriage and Family Sciences
dc.subjectBusiness, Engineering, Science, & Technological Innovation
dc.subjectCriminal Justice & Public Safety
dc.subjectEducational Leadership & Learning Lifelong
dc.subjectHealthcare Innovation & Delivery
dc.subjectWorkforce Development Needs & Industry Alignment
dc.titlePrivacy and Data Security in Digital Health: Implications for Family Therapy
dc.typeArticle
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