Clinically-driven, secure data exchange for e-health

Stell, A.J., Sinnott, R.O., Ajayi, O. and Jiang, J. (2009) Clinically-driven, secure data exchange for e-health. In: UK e-Science All Hands Meeting, Oxford, UK, 7-9 Dec 2009,

Abstract

The National e-Science Centre at the University of Glasgow has been involved in a portfolio of clinical e-Science projects working with major organisations such as the National Health Service and various hospitals. Based upon these projects and the experiences of working with such organisations, we recognise that pragmatic considerations of the data providers are paramount to consider when developing and deploying advanced e-Science based technological solutions. The result of these efforts has been the development of a simple, but powerful data access and linkage system (VANGUARD) that addresses the key concerns of data providers, e.g. risks of unforeseen data disclosure or attempted compromises of their own systems. This paper outlines the VANGUARD system and shows how it has been applied to access and link a range of clinical and other data sets in existence across Scotland. We also outline the key features of VANGUARD that ensure that concerns of data providers are appropriately addressed.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Stell, Mr Anthony and Jiang, Mr Jipu and Sinnott, Professor Richard
• Authors: Stell, A.J., Sinnott, R.O., Ajayi, O., and Jiang, J.
• Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
• College/School: University Services > IT Services > Computing Service