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Omics technologies including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics are thought to be the most important enablers for precision medicine and comprehension of biological systems. However, omics data is sensitive and immutable which raises significant security and ethical issues about data ownership and access control. This proposal highlights the
vulnerability of this unique data and the need to secure it through an innovative method that combines cutting-edge encryption, privacy-preserving protocols and blockchain technology. This work focuses on robust encryption to safeguard patient DNA, secure data-sharing platforms for collaboration, and blockchain-based solutions for transparency and regulatory compliance. The
noise addition technique is one of the privacy-enhancing methods that securely analyze the data without violating individual privacy. Blockchain technologies ensure the immutability of data management, active tracking of patient consent in a dynamic manner, and higher levels of encryption techniques in data storage and transmission. Interdisciplinary approaches have been sought that bring together bioinformaticians, IT professionals, and healthcare providers to
collaboratively deliver omics data security solutions. This BOF group will involve researchers, bioinformaticians and software developers working together. It ensures that sensitive biological data is handled responsibly and ethically, thereby building trust and fostering innovation in healthcare and research.