Patient Privacy

Protecting patient privacy in the age of digital health is paramount, focusing on balancing data utility with individual rights. Current research emphasizes developing privacy-preserving techniques, including federated learning, fully homomorphic encryption, and generative AI models for synthetic data creation, alongside novel anonymization methods like deep learning-based image obfuscation and face swapping. These advancements aim to enable data-driven healthcare advancements, such as improved diagnostics and AI-powered tools, while mitigating risks of data breaches and re-identification. The ultimate goal is to foster a trustworthy healthcare ecosystem that leverages data effectively without compromising patient confidentiality.

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