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Regulatory Privacy Protection for Biomedical Cloud Computing
Department of Health Administration and Policy, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA
Department of Ophthalmology, Poly- clinic, Seattle, USA.
- 1 Department of Health Administration and Policy, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA
- 2 Department of Ophthalmology, Poly- clinic, Seattle, USA.
Beijing Law Review·Volume 03 (2012)·Pages 145–151·Published 13 December 2012·DOI10.4236/blr.2012.34020
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Abstract
This article provides background information on biomedical cloud computing. It examines the privacy concerns that arise from the use of biomedical cloud computing services and then surveys the current state of regulatory privacy safeguards for patients and consumers of these services both in the U.S and abroad. Finally, it identifies opportunities for legal and technological mechanisms to be implemented or reinforced so that patients and consumers are not forced to lose control of their information when they use biomedical cloud computing services.
KeywordsPrivacyLawRegulationBiomedicineCloud Computing
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