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28 which patient data is stored and collected . Whilst data that will need protecting is readily generated by health organisations , providers will need to significantly invest in their technological infrastructure to guarantee increased security and scalability .
“ This doesn ’ t have to be as expensive as many organisations think it is , but I do understand that it ’ s a daunting task and at BlackBerry we feel we ’ re very well aligned to helping organisations deal with this ,” says Jost .
Additionally , the use of healthcare mobile apps continues to grow apace , but this is in sharp alignment with the use of unsecure consumer messaging apps , which have been reportedly used to share diagnostic images and confidential patient data .
“ If healthcare professionals aren ’ t given the correct tool that is easy to use and consumer friendly , they will find insecure workarounds . WhatsApp and Snapchat have been used , which would not meet the guidelines for GDPR or other country
“ You should be able to easily access your lab results and patient history and be able to share that with those who would contribute to your health status ”
— Sara Jost , Global Healthcare Lead , Blackberry
OCTOBER 2018