Cybersecurity and Privacy

Genomics startup bets on blockchain for data sharing platform
By HIMSS TV | 03:13 pm | October 04, 2018
Kamal Obbad, Co-founder and CEO of Nebula Genomics, is working to help consumers understand consent and the risks to consider before giving someone access to their data based on a blockchain model.  Nebula Genomics was the winner of the 2018 Health 2.0 Launch! contest.
BlackBerry launches Spark platform for secure connectivity, announces healthcare security products
By Laura Lovett | 10:55 am | October 04, 2018
BlackBerry' new healthcare-related security products include a blockchain system for medical data and operating system for secure medical devices. 
FDA unveils cybersecurity attack response playbook for medical devices
By Dave Muoio | 04:18 pm | October 01, 2018
In a statement, Dr. Scott Gottlieb detailed his agency’s ongoing cybersecurity efforts, which include the signing of two “significant memoranda of understanding” and discussions to facilitate collaboration across government agencies.
UK regulators fine Bupa £175,000 for failing to protect customers' personal data
By Leontina Postelnicu | 01:39 pm | October 01, 2018
UK regulator fines health insurer Bupa after an investigation found "material inadequacies in the way Bupa safeguarded personal data".
Companies large and small tackle data privacy at Health 2.0
By Dave Muoio and Jonah Comstock | 03:02 pm | September 21, 2018
Google, Nebula Genomics, take notice of consumer calls for control over data.