health

December 12, 2024

Meta Limits Advertisers’ Access to Health Data

Meta plans to restrict advertisers’ access to health-related data starting January 2025, impacting marketing strategies and data collection practices.

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September 12, 2024

Stricter Cloud Data Regulations for Healthcare in Germany

Germany’s new Section 393 SGB V establishes stricter requirements for processing health data in cloud-computing, impacting healthcare providers and medical research.

April 26, 2024

MEPS approve EU Health Data Space

MEPs approved the establishment of a European Health Data Space to enhance citizens’ access to their health data, promote secure data sharing, and safeguard privacy.

January 25, 2024

1.3 Million Patient COVID Test Records Exposed Online

Massive COVID-19 test data leak risks GDPR violations.

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November 14, 2022

“Voice biomarker” tech analyzes your voice for signs of depression

New AI systems can tell if you “sound” mentally or physically unwell.

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August 9, 2022

Former health adviser found guilty of illegally accessing patient records

A former health adviser has been found guilty of accessing medical records of patients without a valid legal reason.

July 4, 2022

German Federal Office for Information Security Publishes Security Requirements for Healthcare Apps

German Federal Office for Information Security published technical guidelines on security requirements for healthcare apps.

June 13, 2022

What can browser history inadvertently reveal about a person’s health?

The researchers are mapping third-party tracking across the online health ecosystem to see possible implications for ad targeting, credit scores, insurance coverage, and more.

May 26, 2022

Google sued for using the NHS data of 1.6 million Britons ‘without their knowledge or consent’

Google is being sued over its use of confidential medical records belonging to 1.6 million individuals in the UK.

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May 3, 2022

Mental health apps have terrible privacy protections

They’re responsible for deeply personal information.

May 2, 2022

Dedalus Biologie fined 1.5 million euros for health data breach

CNIL imposed an administrative fine of 1.5 million euros on DEDALUS BIOLOGIE or health data breach.

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October 11, 2021

Intimate data: can a person who tracks their steps, sleep and food ever truly be free?

Big tech now encourages us to monitor everything via smartphones and watches. How much privacy have we lost to the promise of self improvement – and is it time to stop?

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