Computer confidentiality.

[Confidentiality].

Confidentiality.

Data Confidentiality

When releasing data to the public, data disseminators typically are required to protect the confidentiality of survey respondents’ identities and attribute values. Removing direct identifiers such as names and addresses generally is not sufficient to eliminate disclosure risks, so that data must be altered before release to limit the risks of unintended disclosures. When intense data alteration...

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Patients' confidentiality.

Critical care providers are often privy to confidential information in the course of clinical practice. A dilemma can arise when confidential information is requested by family members or friends of the patient. Critical care nurses must be aware of the regulations regarding confidentiality, as well as situations where the use and disclosure of protected health information are permitted.