The Impact of Health Information Technology on Human Rights

Shane O’Hanlon
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Shane O’Hanlon: University of Limerick, Ireland

International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), 2012, vol. 4, issue 2, 50-60

Abstract: Information technology has the potential to transform healthcare and eradicate many of the inequities seen in the area by improving availability and management of health information. However the use of electronic means to process sensitive health data poses significant risks. Electronic health records have been designed to be more secure than traditional paper records, but there have been notable cases where data has been lost, stolen, or viewed by unauthorised persons. Misuse of information technology can result in severe violations of human rights. In particular the right to privacy can be eroded by inadequate protections which persist in some health systems. This article describes recent developments in the area, analyses legal provisions for protection of health data, outlines examples of rights violations, and proposes future directions.

Date: 2012
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