Data security fears raised over Pando app

"UK-based app Pando has come under scrutiny for a security breach which saw NHS patients’ photos automatically uploaded onto users’ smartphones.
The clinical communication tool, which has been approved under the NHS Clinical Communication Procurement Framework, is used to send messages, test results, X-Rays and photographs between care teams. It is reportedly used by more than 60,000 NHS staff across 300 UK hospitals.
However the Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS) withdrew its endorsement for the app last week, after spotting a data security issue which caused photos taken within the app to be automatically stored on the camera roll of certain smartphones.
The PCDS later said that Pando had resolved the issue by implementing a custom camera solution and it had reinstated support for the app.
An NHSX spokesperson told MobiHealthNews that Pando is currently undergoing the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) assessment and NHSX does not endorse the app.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surge in clinical communication tools to allow medical professionals to collaborate securely on patient care.
However, security fears have been raised about the need to protect patients’ privacy and not transfer data rights to system providers..." Lire la suite