COMS 4630X: Healthcare Data Privacy, Security and Confidentiality: Principles and Algorithms
(Dual-listed with COMS 5630X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to types of healthcare data, complexities of privacy, confidentiality and security within healthcare. Key laws and regulations specific to healthcare such as HIPAA and the European Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. Types of data sources and data elements utilized in healthcare. Algorithms for privacy, security and confidentiality of electronic health records. Role-based access control in healthcare. (Typically Offered: Spring)