Privacy and Security Issues in Mobile Medical Information Systems MMIS

Abstract

Mobile Medical information systems MMIS or mHealth applications support personal health and potentially improve the health sector by offering a solution to significant problems faced by the healthcare system. While espousing these Mobile Medical Information Systems, sequestration and security issues arise. Due to advanced computing and different capabilities, data security and confidentiality come major enterprises with continuously expanding mHealth operations. European Union General Data Protection (GDPR) and California Consumer Sequestration Act (CCPA) raise mindfulness; still, they need to address developing a system that meets sequestration and security conditions. This paper deals with research literature to understand current privacy and security issues and possible solutions for patients and providers using mHealth applications. This is the reason for several threats, such as information harvesting, tracking patients, relaying attacks, and denial of service attacks, which affect the confidentiality and integrity of these devices. We discussed the challenges and risks associated with Mobile Medical information systems and emphasized the need to address these concerns for widespread adoption. Mitigation strategies include robust security measures, regulatory compliance, and user awareness. We discussed the impact of privacy and security issues on healthcare, including potential harm to patients and disruptions in system functioning, reviewing laws, conducting a literature review, and assessing mHealth system applications. We emphasize the need for comprehensive security measures and continuous evaluation of security practices in mHealth, which need to be addressed to achieve quality, continuity, and portability of health services. We offer a critical and methodical assessment of the state of the art in mHealth security and privacy and suggest a methodology for creating and executing MMIS that is safe and protects privacy.