Sally Record

Responding to worries about privacy and security

"When Maine people tell me they’re worried about keeping private information private, I assure them that computer records are more private than paper records. Computer records cannot be put down in the wrong place, or faxed to the wrong number."
- Sandy Record, Nurse, Mother and Grandmother




Worry 1: PrivacyResponse
Others view a health record because they’re nosey, not because they care for patients HealthInfoNet system requires 3 levels of personal ID that cannot be faked and a password to view a health record. Private information can be seen only by your medical care team.
Worry 2: Security Response
Hackers get into the system and misuse information. The system will use state-of-the-art protections to keep hackers out and keep information secure. The system is tested often to assure that it stays secure.
Worry 3: Wrong Use Response
An employer or insurer uses medical information from HealthInfoNet to deny you a job or insurance coverage. Employers and insurance companies will not be able to get information from HealthInfoNet that will identify you. Only your medical care team sees your records.
Worry 4: Computer failure Response
Computers fail and the system crashes. Computer systems are ‘backed up'. This means if one system fails, another secure system still has your records.