Using biometrics to prevent data breaches and identity theft in healthcare
Errol Weiss, chief security officer at Health-ISAC, says biometrics may hold the key to solving some of the biggest identity challenges in healthcare.
Posted: 26 March 2024 by Christine Horton
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This article covers the following:
What are biometrics?
Biometrics in healthcare
Challenges of biometrics
Final thoughts
As the healthcare industry embraces the digital age, the security of patient data becomes a paramount concern. In this context, biometric technology offers an advanced layer of security and heralds a new era of efficiency in patient care. The unique combination of speed and accuracy provided by biometrics makes it an essential tool in the healthcare sector’s ongoing battle against data breaches and identity theft.
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