SECURITY AND PRIVACY CONCERNS IN CLOUD-BASED HEALTHCARE DATA REPOSITORIES: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY (KEY IJP************524)

• Abdullateef Ajibola Adepoju,Khalid Haruna,Saidu Sunbo Akanji

Abstract

Although cloud-based healthcare data repositories increase cost-effectiveness and accessibility, there is a significant danger of security and privacy breaches. This study offers a thorough analysis of the body of research, highlighting important topics like data breaches, data sovereignty and unauthorised third-party access. The term "centralisation" describes the concentration of smaller, independent operations in one location where higher security can be used, like scalable storage. However, this has drawbacks, as cross-jurisdictional data storage makes it more difficult to comply with regulations and cloud storage is more susceptible to cyberattacks. Furthermore, one of the main reasons for stringent controls and audits is the possibility of unauthorised access. This study has ethical and legal ramifications, including the need for informed patient permission and adherence to changing data protection regulations. To reduce these dangers, it suggests robust encryption, more comprehensive data governance and continuous enhancement of cybersecurity. To create standardised best practices, regulators, IT firms and healthcare providers should collaborate.Keywords: Cloud-based repositories, Healthcare data, Data repositories, Privacy measurement model, Healthcare privacy, Healthcare information