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Postgraduate TAS-CRH503-2021

E-Health Privacy and Security Issues

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 12 Jul 2021
UTAS
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

On completion of this unit, you will be able to: 

  1. Discuss concepts and terms relevant to privacy and security 
  2. Critically review the Australian privacy framework as it applies to the use of health information 
  3. Identify stakeholder perspectives on the use of health information, privacy and confidentiality 
  4. Discuss challenges for the health informatics professional in ensuring the privacy and security of personal health information 
  5. Consider the contribution of a code of ethics for guiding health informatics professionals 
  6. Explain security issues in the context of risk management 
  7. Select and justify appropriate security measures to manage identified risks 
Topics covered
    • Week 1: Topic 1 - Overview: The Law in Context
    • Week 2: Topic 2 - Concepts: Privacy, Confidentiality, Consent
    • Week 3: Topic 3 - Legislation and Health Information Management
    • Week 4: Topic 3 - Legislation and Health Information Management
    • Week 5: Topic 4 - Stakeholder Perspectives 1
    • Week 6: Topic 5 - Stakeholder Perspectives 2
    • Week 7: Topic 6 - Guidelines and Codes of Ethics
    • Week 8: Topic 6 - Guidelines and Codes of Ethics
    • Week 9: Topic 7 - About Computer Security
    • Week 10: Topic 8 - Threat & Risk Analysis
    • Week 11: Topic 9 - Authentication
    • Week 12: Topic 10 - Security Techniques
    • Week 13: Review
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • TAS-EHL-GDI-2021
  • TAS-EHL-MAS-2021
Elective
  • TAS-HSM-MAS-2021
  • TAS-HIM-MAS-2021
  • TAS-HIM-MAS-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This unit explores privacy and security issues arising from the use of information and communications technologies in the health care environment. The unit explores legal concepts and issues, with a particular emphasis on the privacy and confidentiality of health information. It discusses security standards and systems to protect personal health information, including the limitations of the technology. 

Assessments

  • Assessment Task 1: Privacy Issues (30%)
  • Assessment Task 2: Stakeholder Views on Privacy (40%)
  • Assessment Task 3: Security Issues (30%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate TAS-EHL-GDI-2021

Graduate Diploma of E-Health Health Informatics

Postgraduate TAS-EHL-MAS-2021

Master of E-Health Health Informatics

Postgraduate TAS-HSM-MAS-2021

Master of Health Service Management

Postgraduate TAS-HIM-MAS-2021

Master of Health Information Management

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