Data Security Issues Related to Wearables and Trackers
Collecting patient data using wearables is an easy way for users and clinicians to gain insight into health care information and patient care. However these digital wonders can also be susceptible to compromise, manipulation, misuse and breaches. It is imperative to be aware of data security and privacy concerns for these technologies. Unlike financial fraud, stolen medical information is less likely to be noticed by the victim. We will cover steps that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the FDA are taking to ensure device integrity and personal safety.