Learning ObjectivesIntroductionScenario 21-A: Plain Language and Health Information Privacy PoliciesThe HIM Professional and Consumer, Patient, and Caregiver Digital Health TechnologiesConsumer, Patient, and Caregiver Digital Health TechnologiesBenefits and Risks of Digital Health TechnologiesSpecial Considerations for Privacy and Security Management in Digital Health TechnologiesPatient Portals and Their Special Significance for HIM ProfessionalsData AccessReceiving Patient-Generated InformationSecure MessagingInteractive ToolsLinks to Authoritative InformationNational Policy Related to Digital Health Technology for Consumers, Patients, and CaregiversInformation Access and the HIM ProfessionalEthical Issues Related to Consumer, Patient, and Caregiver Digital Technology AccessScenario 21-B: Ensuring Privacy Protections for Digital Health TechnologiesEmerging IssuesConclusionKey TermsChapter SummaryReferencesEthical Decision-Making MatricesScenario 21-A: Plain Language and Health Information Privacy PoliciesScenario 21-B: Ensuring Privacy Protections for Digital Health Technologies