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May 22nd, 2012
Patients not given discretion over data-mining of digitized health records despite serious ramifications.

Hospitals enlist vendors for data analytics help

May 17th, 2012
Data mining is a growing concern for patient privacy in hospitals as providers turn to tech corporations for help.

Texas Error Exposed Over 13 Million Voters’ Social Security Numbers

April 25th, 2012
Texas data security breach exposes millions of social security numbers

Health privacy issues can be resolved without obstructing care

April 9th, 2012
Issues with patient privacy today are significant but not insurmountable.

Re: Pres. Obama appoints Todd Park nation’s CTO

March 9th, 2012
Will the new Chief Technology Officer take action to return privacy to the forefront of health technology?

Re: Offense must be the new defense, RSA chief says

February 29th, 2012
ALL IT systems are or will be compromised. That includes health IT systems.

Re: Health Industry Under-Prepared to Protect Patient Privacy, Says PwC Report

January 18th, 2012
Digitized health data is becoming one of the most highly valued assets in the health industry.

Re: David Cameron ready to put chunks of NHS up for sale, says Labour

December 4th, 2011
UK Prime minister will outline plans to encourage the National Health System ties with industry and fuel innovation, including £180m catalyst fund

Changes to EU Data Protection Directive Will Likely Impact U.S.-Based Companies

December 1st, 2011
Proposed EU Directive gives patients more control over medical privacy.

Re: Study shows privacy of medical records is weaker in the U.S.

November 9th, 2011
Virginia Tech law professor warns that stronger safeguards for electronic health records are necessary