IJCATR Volume 13 Issue 11

Security and Privacy Considerations in Voice Assistant Data Entry Systems for Healthcare Providers

Okeke Ogochukwu C., Ezenwegbu Nnamdi Chimaobi
10.7753/IJCATR1311.1003
keywords : Voice Assistants, Healthcare Data Security, Patient Privacy, Data Entry Systems, HIPAA Compliance, Voice Recognition Vulnerabilities, Healthcare Technology, Privacy Frameworks

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Voice assistants are increasingly being integrated into healthcare environments for data entry, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for healthcare providers. However, using these systems raises critical security and privacy concerns due to the sensitive nature of health data and the unique vulnerabilities of voice-enabled technologies. This paper examines the security and privacy implications of using voice assistants for data entry in healthcare settings, exploring risks associated with data interception, unauthorized access, and inadvertent information leakage. We analyze how voice assistant systems process, store, and transmit data, identifying potential attack vectors and privacy vulnerabilities. The paper also reviews existing regulations and standards, such as HIPAA, that impact the deployment of voice-enabled systems in healthcare. To address these challenges, we propose a framework for secure voice data entry, incorporating multi-layered authentication, encryption, and real-time anomaly detection. Our findings underscore the need for healthcare providers to adopt robust security protocols and privacy practices to ensure compliance and protect patient confidentiality. This research contributes to a growing body of knowledge aimed at the safe and ethical integration of voice assistants in healthcare, providing guidelines for technology developers and healthcare administrators.
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Title = "Security and Privacy Considerations in Voice Assistant Data Entry Systems for Healthcare Providers",
Journal ="International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research(IJCATR)",
Volume = "13",
Issue ="11",
Pages ="18 - 24",
Year = "2024",
Authors ="Okeke Ogochukwu C., Ezenwegbu Nnamdi Chimaobi"}
  • The paper investigates security and privacy issues in voice-assisted data entry for healthcare settings.
  • It examines vulnerabilities like voice replay attacks and unauthorized data access in voice systems.
  • A security framework is proposed, incorporating multi-layered authentication and real-time anomaly detection.
  • Compliance with regulations such as HIPAA is emphasized for secure healthcare voice assistant integration.