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-itemId: SHR-PRIVACY-1
-itemType: Requirement
-Requirement type: Use case
-Context: Security
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-As a user I expect private information to be stored securely and presented appropriately.
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-itemId: SHR-USABILITY-1
-itemType: Requirement
-Requirement type: Use case
-Context: Clinical
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-As a user I expect to be informed if the system is not operational so that I can take appropriate action.