Guarding Your Health Data: Privacy and Governance Insights with Dr. Travis Brown
In this context, in the health setting, every doctor that comes through university- they swear to the hippocratic oath- do no harm. Well, that extends to data as much as it does to the personal individual.
Imagine your entire medical history, from the medications you take to your most private conversations with your doctor, being stored in a digital format. That’s the reality of health data today. In this thought-provoking episode of 'This Pathological Life', host Steve Davis and pathologist Dr. Travis Brown dive into the crucial topic of health data governance and privacy. Health data is incredibly personal, and its management is more important than ever in our data-driven world. Dr.
Brown, who brings a wealth of experience in various pathology fields, explains why data governance is essential for protecting individual privacy rights. The conversation covers the complexities of data laws, the cultural and fiscal implications of data management, and the value of safeguarding our most personal information. Special guests Andrew Andrews, Vice President of Data Management Association Australia, and Dr. Michelle Perugini, Co-Founder & CEO of Presagen, join the discussion to offer their expert perspectives.
They explore how advances in AI are shaping the future of health data, including embryo selection and pregnancy outcomes. This episode isn’t just for medical professionals; it’s for anyone concerned about their privacy in the digital age. Tune in to learn about the evolving landscape of health data and why understanding your rights is more important than ever.