A data protection perspective on training in the mhealth sector

Abstract

The mHealth services have brought to the healthcare operators, professionals and patients numerous advantages and, at the same time, opened a door to new cyber-threats that might have a significant influence on patient’s health and life. Often, cyber-attacks are successful due to a human error and a poor knowledge about the cyber-security. Therefore, deploying innovative trainings of healthcare professionals could lead to a higher level of the cyber-resilience. This chapter explores how the healthcare operators may do so in a legally compliant manner by examining the implications of the new General Data Protection Regulation.