LEGAL ASPECTS OF ENSURING THE SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE

Abstract

Since the introduction of information and telecommunications technologies into the healthcare sector, the demand for medical services related to this process has been growing, and at the same time, the system continues to develop. This article examines the legal framework for ensuring the security of personal data, especially patient medical data. The study analyzed national and international legal norms on the protection of personal data, revealing the features of their application in the healthcare system. In addition, topical issues of secrecy and information security in working with medical data were considered. Also, the responsibilities of organizations and specialists in the field of healthcare and the issues of responsibility for storing personal data of patients and protecting them from illegal use were covered. The article analyzes the impact of international legal experience on the security of personal data in the field of medicine on national legislation, as well as modern methods of protecting personal data in the context of the development of digital technologies. As a result of the research, proposals were developed to ensure the security of personal data in the healthcare system.