How is beneficence and non-maleficence violated with ransomware?

Health information records include history, lab results, diagnostic information, and notes. It creates data sets that are used for individuals and populations.

Questions:

  1. When thinking about Health Care information and HIT, autonomy is often an ethical issue. What concerns would patients have about their privacy with electronic health records.
  2. How is beneficence and non-maleficence violated with ransomware?