Securing Patient Information in Connected Healthcare Systems in the Age of Pervasive Data Collection

Abstract

This paper explores the ethical and security challenges of integrating Internet of Things technologies into health-care systems. We examine real-world ethical dilemmas, including privacy and security of personal and medical data. We also analyze security in connected healthcare systems, focusing on securing data transmission, preventing data exfiltration, and mitigating the risk of de-anonymization of data. We propose a fog-based architecture and data avoidance principle to address and minimize the risks to patient data, intending to navigate the ethical landscape of IoT in healthcare, ensuring patient privacy.