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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Timothy Nobles, Chief Commercial Officer at Integral. We discuss the intersection of AI and healthcare, with a particular emphasis on data privacy and compliance. Timothy Nobles discusses the intricacies of data de-identification and the challenges posed by HIPAA regulations in the US healthcare system. We explore the methodologies of expert determination and safe harbor for preventing re-identification of data, and the limitations of publicly accessible data in certain scenarios. We discuss the importance of retaining data fidelity while protecting privacy and the need for active responsibility in data usage and consent. The conversation also touched on the increasing demand for de-identifying data sets and the influence of GDPR on personal data rights. Timothy Nobles highlighted the challenges posed by state-specific regulations in the US, particularly regarding de-identification standards, and anticipated a shift towards broader definitions of de-identification. We also explored the ethical considerations of data rights and privacy in utilizing AI technology, emphasizing the need for a balanced understanding of its potential impact. Finally, we discuss data compliance challenges and the need for a business case to facilitate data sharing. We emphasize the significance of a chain of custody and data providence in Integral’s solution, aiming to alleviate the complexities and liabilities associated with compliance. We also highlight the lack of in-house expertise for handling these tasks, underscoring the value of external support in navigating data compliance challenges and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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