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Protecting Small General Practitioners from Hackers is Difficult, but Patient Data Must Remain Secure

NRC·28 September · 10:34·4 hours ago

Small general practitioner practices in the Netherlands face significant challenges in maintaining cybersecurity due to staff shortages and regulatory burdens, despite recent high-profile hacks like those at Chipsoft and a Gouda practice. The Inspectorate of Health Care and Youth (IGJ) has launched a new investigation into information security after concluding last year that many small providers had inadequate defenses. While regional umbrella organizations can help outsource IT security, experts warn that weak links in smaller organizations can compromise the entire healthcare chain, making it critical to protect patient data even as doctors struggle with daily operational pressures.

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