The document provides several strategies for protecting health information on mobile devices, including the use of strong passwords, encryption, firewalls, and security software. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding file sharing applications, conducting thorough research before downloading apps, and ensuring physical security of the device. Additionally, features like remote wiping and disabling are recommended for safeguarding data in case of loss or theft.

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How can you protect and secure health information when using Mobile Device
By : Imaran Khan ( imrankh04@gmail.com)

2. 1. Use a password or other user authentication.
2. Install and enable encryption
3. Do not install File sharing applications
4. Enable Firewall
5. Install Security Software & keep it Up-to-Date
6. Before downloading Apps, do research.
7. Delete all stored health information before discarding
8. Maintain Physical Control
9. Install & Active remote wiping / disabling
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3.  Configure mobile device to require password, PIN, or
passcode to gain access to the device.
 Configure mobile to automatically lock after a set of time of
inactivity.
 Set the device to limit the number of unsuccessful login
attempts
 Disable speech recognition / voice control features.
 Enable Authorization/ Authentication . Minimize the risk.
 Disable SMS Preview.
 Research Mobile Device for features.
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4.  Encryption is the conversion of data into a form that cannot
to be read without decryption key or password.
 If the data is encrypted, unauthorized virtual access to the
data will be prevented.
 Use secure messaging instead of SMS.
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5.  File sharing applications allows individual users of the
internet to connect to each other and share files.
 Users can access private information or place a virus or
malware on your system.
 By not installing File Sharing Application, risk of authorized
access of data in the mobile device will be reduced.
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6.  Firewall can protected authorized connections by intercepting
incoming and outgoing connection.
 It blocks/ permits based on the rules defined.
 By installing firewall, security of the mobile device and the
privacy of the health information will be increased.
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7.  Security Software protects against malicious software such as
virus, spam and malware.
 By installing and regular update of security software, you are
increasing the security and protecting it from malicious
programs.
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8.  Mobile App is a software program that performs one or more
specific functions.
 A unknown mobile app might compromise that data on your
device.
 For Example : a mobile app can copy your address books or
other private data without your knowledge to external entity.
 Use trusted sources that you know will provide reputable
reviews on the app.
 Understand the risks you are introducing to your mobile
device.
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9.  Use relevant software tools that completely delete ( or wipe)
health information stored on a mobile device before
discarding or reusing it.
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10.  The benefits of mobile devices are portability, small size and
convenience and are also their challenges for protecting and
securing health information.
 Mobile devices are easily lost or stolen.
 Physically secure your mobile device
 Lock your mobile device screen when not using it.
 Keep your mobile device with you.
 Do not let others use your mobile.
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11.  Remote Wiping : enables you to erase data on a mobile device
remotely. If you enable the remote wipe feature , you can
permanently delete data stored on a lost or stolen mobile
device.
 Remote Disabling : enables you to lock or completely erase
data stored on a mobile device if it is lost or stolen. If the
mobile is recovered, you can unlock it.
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