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The issue of privacy is difficult. The individual has the inherent right to control personal information. However, in order to provide the best possible care and service to the individual, public and private organizations must know some of that information. The issue is further complicated because “privacy” has not been defined in a way that is widely and generally accepted. Whieldon (1979) suggested, however, that the concept of “invasion of privacy” is generally recognized as an intrusion upon the private and personal life of an individual. Actions such as collecting and storing unnecessary personal data, disclosing data to individuals or organizations that do not have a genuine need for it, or using private information for something other than the original purpose could be considered intrusive.
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Hannah, K.J., Ball, M.J., Edwards, M.J.A. (1994). Confidentiality. In: Introduction to Nursing Informatics. Computers in Health Care. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2246-8_11
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