What is pseudonymization in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

SAP Term: pseudonymization

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Procedure whereby all the person-related data in a record is replaced by a pseudonym, so as to make it difficult or impossible to identify the person in question. In contrast to the anonymization procedure, pseudonymized data still references the original data. &EXAMPLE& Used in hospitals if a hospital employee becomes a patient, or when VIPs are receiving treatment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Pseudonymization is a process used in SAP for Healthcare (IS-H) to protect the privacy of patient data. It involves replacing the patient's name and other identifying information with a pseudonym, or false name, that is unique to the patient. This pseudonym is then used to store and access the patient's data in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP for Healthcare, pseudonymization is used to protect patient data from unauthorized access. To use pseudonymization, the system administrator must first create a unique pseudonym for each patient. This pseudonym is then used to store and access the patient's data in the system. The system administrator can also set up rules and restrictions on who can access the data associated with each pseudonym. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up pseudonymization in SAP for Healthcare, it is important to ensure that the pseudonyms are unique and secure. It is also important to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to the pseudonyms and associated data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Pseudonymization is just one of many security measures used in SAP for Healthcare. Other security measures include encryption, authentication, and authorization. It is important to use all of these measures together to ensure that patient data remains secure and private.