It is a position statement intended to facilitate informed discussion. Summary Information security entails maintaining information integrity and information availability , as well as control of information accessibility . Information security involves trade-offs between appropriate accessibility and restrictions on accessibility. Computer-based records are generally more secure than paper ones. They also present different security challenges.
Information security entails policies and procedures, as well as records and systems.
Accessibility restrictions may be lessened if proper policies and procedures are implemented, so that information access is recorded and audited. Health services providers have the primary responsibility for the proper management of records that they hold on patients' behalf. Information systems vendors have a responsibility to provide proper tools to manage records in a secure fashion. Copyright 1997 IDX Systems Corporation. All rights reserved.