Another day, another data security breech. This report from E-Health Insider tells how a laptop containing over 600 medical records, was stolen from the Scottish Ambulance Service. The records contained details of patients’ names, addresses and treatment.

Whilst the service has an encryption policy in place, staff had failed to follow procedures; on this occasion, the only security in place was password protection.

One of the most important factors in IT security is people. Everyone is responsible for keeping patient records safe, so you must ensure that all staff are trained and familiar with your data protection, and IT security policies. By ensuring your staff adhere to these procedures, you can be sure that your data remains safe and your patients’ privacy protected.

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