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

Re: SAIC Hit With $4.9B Lawsuit Over TRICARE Data Theft

November 4th, 2011
Another breach: health-care beneficiaries' records were stolen from the car of an employee in San Antonio.

HIStalk Interviews Deborah Peel MD, Founder, Patient Privacy Rights

October 3rd, 2011
Honored to be interviewed by Mr. HIStalk, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and a top industry source for truthful information about health technology.

Electronic Health Record Security Concerns Are Global

September 26th, 2011
Australia and the UK are one phase ahead of the United States, already seeing results of EHRs lacking privacy.

Re: Top 100 – Under Their Influence

August 22nd, 2011
Privacy and PPR are highlighted in article on the Top 100 Most Influential in Healthcare.

PPR Makes the List: 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare

August 22nd, 2011
Dr. Deborah Peel, PPR Founder and Chair, represents patients and privacy on this prestigious list.

Resolution of Disapproval in Supreme Court Decision in Sorrell v. IMS Health Case

July 8th, 2011
Lawmaker, author of health privacy protections in economic recovery act, declares privacy rights of doctors, patients should trump commercial interests

Press Release for Health Privacy Summit 2011

May 11th, 2011
Announcing the Inaugural International Summit on Health Privacy June 13 in Washington, D.C.

Interview: Protecting patient privacy rights in a wired world

May 10th, 2011
Andy Oram, Summit Planning Committee member, discusses the 1st International Summit on Health Privacy with Deborah C. Peel, MD of PPR