Table 4 Perceived seriousness of different actors accessing electronic health data

Healthcare staff involved in my care but who do not need access to that data

High (n = 1232)

Low (n = 269)

32.8% (30.2–35.4)

45.4% (39.4–51.4)

Healthcare staff not involved in my care but who know me socially

High (n = 1245)

Low (n = 280)

50.8% (48.0–53.6)

68.1% (62.6–73.6)

Employers/insurance companies/banks who gain access to the data and can evaluate me based on them

High (n = 1235)

Low (n = 269)

77.1% (74.8–79.4)

86.2% (82.1–90.3)

So called hackers who gain access to the medical record system and pass data forward

High (n = 1247)

Low (n = 268)

88.7% (86.9–90.5)

91.8% (88.5–95.1)