What major risks arise out of the Internet and computer networks?
Damage, Theft, or Disclosure of Patient Electronic Medical and Financial Information: Today’s criminal can hack into a database and steal large quantities of confidential data in seconds. Disgruntled employees can also use a company’s computer network to destroy information or steal it to sell for a profit. Protecting a patient’s privacy is paramount – but this risk cannot be managed by firewall technology alone. Attacks and Malicious Code: Any company connected to the Internet is susceptible to viruses which can result in legal liabilities as well as damage to, or destruction of, patient and other valuable information. Intellectual Property and Content Infringement: The Internet creates new exposures for content and advertising litigation. Healthcare companies can be liable for misleading or inaccurate medical information. Unintentional Disclosure of Private Patient Information: Considering the volume and complexity of information handled by today’s healthcare providers, there exists
