PwC, Telus develop privacy and security standard for virtual care

TORONTO – PwC Canada today announced it has developed a new privacy and security standard for virtual care in collaboration with Telus. “The standard defines specific privacy and security controls that should be implemented by virtual care service providers who are following leading practices,” a press release explains. “This made-in-Canada standard was created to build trust in privacy and security practices in the virtual health space.” Following the standard and being assessed against it will help virtual care providers earn their patients’ trust and confidence, the release says, adding that trust and transparency are “crucial for healthcare professionals, patients using...