Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to explore and evaluate the ethical issues related to the selected wearable technology used in health and wellness.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 2: Demonstrate how current and emerging information and communication technologies are utilized to address the needs of a diverse population. (POs 3, 4)
• CO 3: Explain how data from relevant technology sources informs the delivery of care and institutes change. (POs 2, 4)
• CO 5: Apply ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional standards to the use of information systems and communication technologies. (POs 2, 6)

SOLUTION:

DATA COLLECTION

What are privacy concerns related to what personal data is collected?

Sensitive Health Information where ECG monitors record cardiac activity, which may be misused or stolen if it is made public.
Data security where Cyberattacks and data breaches may result from inadequate encryption or storage flaws.
Users must be fully aware of how their data is gathered, utilized, and shared to provide their informed consent.
Third-Party Access The information given to researchers, insurers, or tech companies might be abused or not sufficiently safeguarded.
Regulatory Compliance: To guarantee security and privacy, one must abide by HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulations of health data protection.

DATA ACCESS

What are the concerns surrounding who has access?

Unauthorized Access: This occurs when malevolent actors or hackers take advantage of lax security to steal private health information.
Third-Party Sharing: Information given to researchers, insurance, or tech firms may be used for financial gain or without user permission (Canali et al.,2024)
Patients may not have complete access to their own ECG data, which…………………KINDLY CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT FOR $12