Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): (GIJLSS) Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (June - Au

The Urgency of Legal Protection for Electronic Medical Records Amid Cybercrime Threats: A Literature Review on Patients' Rights and Doctors' Obligations

Ade Netra Kartika (Universitas Borobudur, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Aug 2025

Abstract

The digitization of electronic medical records (EMRs) has revolutionized healthcare delivery globally. However, alongside efficiency and accessibility, EMRs pose increasing risks due to cybercrime. Sensitive health data is now vulnerable to unauthorized access, requiring not only technological safeguards but also a strong legal framework. This literature review aims to map existing academic discussions and research findings on the legal protection of EMRs, with a focus on patients' rights to privacy and the legal obligations of healthcare providers. Through a systematic analysis of international and Indonesian literature published over the last five years, this study identifies trends, regulatory gaps, and conceptual frameworks that inform the evolving intersection of law, technology, and health data governance. The findings reveal fragmented regulatory responses and a need for integrative legal models to address cyber threats in the health sector. Recommendations include cross-disciplinary legal reform, improved cybersecurity standards, and enhanced legal literacy for medical professionals.

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GIJLSS

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (GIJLSS) is a journal that uses a blind peer-review model that can be accessed online. GIJLSS aims to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from theoretical and empirical perspectives for the ...