Dr. Charles Alessi, chief clinical officer of HIMSS, emphasized the importance of open debate about data usage and privacy in preparing for the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. He also pointed out the need to leverage digital technologies for non-communicable disease care. Dr. Alessi raised questions about the conflict between science/politics and technology/personal privacy and called for more discussion on these issues. The privacy debate surrounding health data use continues to be a major concern in a post-COVID world.
Commission wants health-dedicated centre in EU cybersecurity agency
The EU Commission has proposed an action plan to protect the healthcare sector from cyber threats, including setting up a cybersecurity centre within the EU’s
