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The issue of privacy is difficult. The individual has the inherent right to control personal information. However, 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. 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. (1999). Data Protection. In: Introduction to Nursing Informatics. Health Informatics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-3095-1_14
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