HOSPITALS
“ Pandemic-related pressures have led to a huge data backlog , which needs to be handled through automated digital systems ”
SIMON MCNAIR DIRECTOR , PUBLIC SECTOR SALES ,
IRON MOUNTAIN EMEA
“ Additionally , the growing threat of cyber attacks indicate that it ' s now important – more so than ever – to better manage employees , particularly wherever they ' re working from home in terms of building that resilience into the system .”
Hospital data leaks and digital transformation For a company with an iron bunker 67 metres below the Earth , Iron Mountain must know a lot about security . So how exactly can data leaks be prevented ?
“ It ' s really important to look at employee security habits , particularly with remote working , which makes some of that monitoring difficult ,” says McNair . “ Iron Mountain ' s done some research that reveals 67 % of remote staff are happy to allow family members to use their work computer , while 16 % log on to public wifi to complete their work . Obviously , that creates some challenges . I think in high-pressure environments , like hospitals , data leaks can be common – particularly in the physical space , due to misplaced files and other logistical errors . It ' s easily avoided by digitising some of those legacy records protecting the valuable data online in the right way . We advise empowering every employee to become a risk ambassador by embedding risk awareness within the overall culture , whether that ' s in the healthcare sector or otherwise .”
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