Protection of Data and Privacy in Decentralized Healthcare

Abstract

Data security and privacy are vital since the healthcare sector is embracing decentralized technologies like distributed ledgers and blockchain more and more. The intricacies of protecting private health data in a decentralized healthcare setting are examined in this chapter, along with the hazards of illegal access, privacy violations, and regulatory obstacles brought on by international data protection regulations. Strict access controls, sophisticated encryption techniques, and efficient data reduction and anonymization plans are important data protection tools. This chapter examines future developments and new technologies that may have an impact on data protection policies, as well as successful implementations of distributed healthcare systems that emphasize data security while resolving common difficulties. Additionally, ethical issues are covered, with a focus on tactics for fostering patient trust as well as striking a balance within innovation and privacy. This chapter ends with proposals for future studies in the rapidly changing field of decentralized healthcare as well as advice for enhancing data privacy.