On 24/10/2006, at 7:07 AM, Tim Churches wrote:
Peter,
I wonder how many of those specialists use an encrypted hard disk
which
requires a password at boot time on their laptop with Genie on it?
Have
you ever encountered this, Peter, or do they work on the "Who would
dare
steal *my* laptop (containing medical details of *my* patients)?"
principle? Or does Genie encrypt its database - and if so, do you need
to supply the decryption password when you log in or is it stored
on the
disc somewhere?
No, the only protection on the majority is a simple Genie password.
Just curious, because to me it seems that carrying patient records
around on a laptop is a huge security risk unless done properly with
strong encryption and adequate password management.
Almost every solo specialist is doing so, perhaps they need some sort
of accreditation?
Peter.
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