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ME: Stolen Medical Files

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Dissent

Police are trying to figure out how someone stole files from the Downeast Community Hospital in Machias… They washed ashore in a river in Pembroke last week. Hospital officials say they had no idea the files were even missing, until they were contacted by a police officer. Read more on WABI-TV

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UK: NHS medical research plan threatens patient privacy

Posted on November 16, 2008October 24, 2024 by Dissent

John Carvel reports: The privacy of millions of NHS patients will be critically undermined by a government plan to let medical researchers have access to personal files, the health information watchdog told the Guardian last night. The prime minister and Department of Health want to give Britain’s research institutes an advantage against overseas competitors by…

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VT: ACLU opposes 'genetic profiling' DNA bank sweeps put innocent under surveillance

Posted on November 16, 2008October 24, 2024 by Dissent

Peter Hirschfeld reports: Lawmakers say a proposal to expand the state’s DNA database will better protect Vermont residents from violent criminals. But a civil liberties group argues that culling genetic samples from people not yet convicted of any crime could compromise rights to privacy guaranteed under the Vermont Constitution. The Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this…

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MO: Former St. John's Employee Accused of Invasion of Privacy

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Dissent

Chris Grogan reports: When you go to a hospital facility, you expect your privacy will be protected. Yet for some women and children in the Ozarks, a hidden camera stole that right to privacy. On Friday, KOLR/KSFX confirmed a former St. John’s employee was fired due to these invasion of privacy allegations. Investigators say he…

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IA: University Hospitals employees disciplined for confidentiality breach

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Dissent

Eight University Hospitals staff members have been caught accessing confidential patient information inappropriately and are being disciplined, hospital officials said today. One of those caught was fired. The infractions were found during a routine review of computer access to patient information, officials said. “UI Hospitals and Clinics is fully committed to assuring the highest possible…

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UK: Hundreds of patient records stolen

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Dissent

PERSONAL details of 1,800 patients have been lost after two computers were stolen from East Yorkshire hospitals. A laptop was taken from a locked cupboard at Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, containing details of urology patients and a PC which held details of cancer patients was taken from Hull Royal Infirmary. Dr David Hepburn, Medical Director…

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