Protecting Your Health Records: How Secure Protocols Safeguard Patient Data in Digital Imaging
Every time you get an X-ray or MRI, your personal health information travels through digital systems. With healthcare data breaches up 55% in 2023, how safe are these images? Modern medical imaging cloud storage systems use advanced security protocols that protect your sensitive information while allowing doctors quick access when needed. Let's look at how this actually works. Why Your Medical Images Need Special Protection Your medical images contain more than just pictures. They hold personal details, health conditions, and sometimes genetic information that could be misused if stolen. The stakes are high— medical records sell for up to $1,000 each on the black market , compared to $5 for credit card information. Why? Because your health data can't be changed like a password or credit card number, it is permanently valuable to hackers. The Security Challenges in Medical Imaging Digital imaging creates massive files that need to be: ● Stored securely f...