Data governance policies for Asia Pacific cloud adoption in healthcare

The article discusses data governance policies for cloud adoption in healthcare across the Asia Pacific region. It highlights the need for clear guidance from national policymakers and public sector agencies to help healthcare institutions manage and govern healthcare data securely on the cloud while complying with regulations.

Specifically, the article covers:

• The growing demands for healthcare data availability, storage, compute, and AI tools, and the critical role of cloud computing in delivering cost-effective solutions.
• The need for improved processes and guidance for procuring cloud services and applying cloud-first policies to healthcare data in the Asia Pacific region.
• Recommendations from an AWS whitepaper on cloud data governance, including:
  • Aligning cloud-first strategies with data classification using risk-based frameworks.
  • Simplifying cloud procurement for public healthcare and enabling better data exchange.
  • Considering alternatives to data localization requirements, such as accountability-based requirements and using privacy-enhancing technologies.
• The potential benefits of clear national strategies and policies, including improved patient care, accelerated innovation, and lower costs.