Reference model for health data security management supported in a blockchain platform

Espíritu W.; Machuca C.; Subauste D. · CEUR Workshop Proceedings (2020)

Resumen

Several problems in health care come from the complex network of intermediaries. Currently, medical health data is fragmented and isolated, there are communication delays and workflow tools are different due to lack of interoperability, which negatively affects research and health services. For these reasons, health entities and their patients need to securely protect their data. However, for the privacy of patients, the danger of having such information on the network and due to the vulnerability of traditional authentication systems, a reference model is proposed to manage the health data security based on Blockchain. Blockchain allows access to complete medical records that are stored in fragmented systems anonymously and securely. Our reference model uses the concepts of an information security management system such as: policies, risks and controls. This allow private or public entities in the health sector to implement Blockchain. On the other hand, our reference model was developed by researching and comparing existing Blockchain platforms in the health sector, with the purpose of guiding qualified information security personnel when they decide to implement Blockchain in a health sector organization. Copyright

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas