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Technological Model for the Protection of Genetic Information using Blockchain Technology in the Private Health Sector

  • Julio César Arroyo-Mariños
  • , Karla Mariella Mejia-Valle
  • , Willy Ugarte
  • Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

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Abstract

Currently, genetic information is considered a valuable element in the Health Sector, since due to more accurate diagnostic samples in medical genomics this allows to offer better treatments to patients against various types of diseases. This paper presents the development of a technological model using Blockchain as technology to ensure the protection of genetic information in the Private Health Sector because activities related to the storage or management of data of this information present many points of vulnerability. In addition, activities such as registration and control of access in the exchange of genetic information have been administered in an unauthorized manner, mainly through entities that manage the eligibility of users with genomic information and allow access to specific data sets, which shows a lack of harmonization in access policies between the owners of their genetic information and the health entities that manage it. A proof-of-concept has been performed to validate the capabilities of the model and ensure that a larger-scale deployment can be performed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICT4AWE 2021 - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health
EditorsMaurice Mulvenna, Martina Ziefle, Leszek Maciaszek, Leszek Maciaszek
PublisherScience and Technology Publications, Lda
Pages171-178
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789897585067
StatePublished - 2021
Event7th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health, ICT4AWE 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 24 Apr 202126 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health, ICT4AWE - Proceedings
Volume2021-April
ISSN (Electronic)2184-4984

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health, ICT4AWE 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period24/04/2126/04/21

Keywords

  • Blockchain
  • Genetic Information
  • Healthcare
  • Patient

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