{"id":14718,"date":"2025-07-01T14:11:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.1doc.ch\/le-dossier-electronique-patient-est-il-vraiment-sur-en-matiere-de-securite-des-donnes\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T15:21:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:21:33","slug":"electronic-patient-record-epr-safe-data-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.onedoc.ch\/en\/blog\/all-specialties\/electronic-patient-record-epr-safe-data-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the electronic patient record (EPR) really secure when it comes to data protection?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the Swiss Federal Council has announced its intention for the electronic patient record to become a main component of the swiss healthcare system, let\u2019s take a closer look at its security aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, the electronic patient record has stirred quite a bit of digital discussion. What are its advantages? Is it really that safe? Lets\u2019 find out in this article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the electronic patient record?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with a quick refresher. The electronic patient record (EPR) is the digital collection of a patient\u2019s health data. It enables the sharing of medical information between patients and healthcare professionals. The EPR includes only the medical data that the patient chooses to include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s not a duplicate of the medical file \u2014 that still falls under the responsibility of healthcare providers. The medical file may contain additional notes, such as the treating physician\u2019s observations. In Switzerland,\u00a0some healthcare professionals are already required to offer the electronic patient record!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the electronic patient record secure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EPR is considered secure, but there are some important details to know to better inform your patients. The following key points are confirmed by the official electronic patient record website (dossierpatient.ch):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security standards governed by law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The security of the EPR is regulated by Swiss legislation. Under the<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Act on the Electronic Patient Record (EPRA), EPR providers must meet high standards for data protection and carry out regular audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data storage and privacy protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The security of the EPR is ensured through various means: health data is stored exclusively on servers located in Switzerland, guaranteeing the highest level of security and compliance with Swiss data protection laws. All information is also stored in encrypted form, preventing unauthorized access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access rights and patient control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the key security features is that only healthcare professionals who have been explicitly authorized by the patient can access the EPR. This means patients retain full control over their data and can grant or revoke access as needed. Employers and insurance companies have no access to this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages and disadvantages of the EPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of the EPR:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n