How to Keep Sensitive Patient Data Safe on Your PACS Server?
Maintaining PACS server open-source compliance and protecting sensitive patient data is crucial for any healthcare organization. With the widespread adoption of open-source PACS servers to store medical images and records, proper privacy controls are essential. In this article, we provide 10 vital tips to configure your open-source PACS server for optimal patient data protection. Follow these best practices to avoid data breaches and ensure adherence to healthcare regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. 1. Enable Transport Layer Security (TLS) Transport Layer Security (TLS) secures connections to prevent unauthorized access to data in transit. Mandating TLS across all connections to your PACS server is vital for encryption and security. Here's a simple guide to enabling TLS: Obtain a TLS certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority Install the certificate on your PACS server Enable TLS on incoming network ports like 80 and 443 Configure PACS worksta...