Problems with IBM’s new “massive” research study

May 10th, 2010

The problem is IBM’s research project does not appear to start with obtaining informed consent from the individuals (or their parents) whose data will...

Latanya Sweeney Briefs Congress

April 27th, 2010

We applaud Professor Sweeney for pointing out the serious technical problems with the NHIN proposals AND proposing the solution: risk analysis of all technical...

PPR responds to NHS sending patient information to India

April 5th, 2010

Founder Dr. Peel describes cloud computing and offshoring patient information in response to NHS in the UK

NHS sends confidential patients’ records to India despite pledges it would not

April 5th, 2010

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is deciding to ignore the outsourcing privacy concerns.

Concern About Medical Records Is Not Misplaced

April 2nd, 2010

EMRs remain an experimental technology of uncertain risks and benefits.

Health IT coordinator attacks rumors that spy agencies would tap into patient information network

April 2nd, 2010

National Coordinator of Health IT claims your electronic health records will NOT go to other government or legal organizations.

Privacy concerns surface over ONC data project

March 31st, 2010

Some concern that the National Health Information Network will be a Trojan horse for Big Brother.

PR Firm Behind Propaganda Videos Wins Stimulus Contract

March 30th, 2010

The way to promote Health IT is by incorporating Privacy, not marketing through a PR firm with a tricky history.

NHIN won’t funnel information to CIA: Blumenthal

March 30th, 2010

National Coordinator of Health IT claims your electronic health records will NOT go to other government or legal organizations.

Fox News Interview: Dangers of Electronic Medical Records

March 26th, 2010

Watch this video to see Patient Privacy Rights’ Founder and Chair speaks with Fox News about Health IT and our Do Not Disclose Petition Watch...