US Government Pushes for Unprecedented Access to Medical Records
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What happened
The US government is reportedly pushing to gain unprecedented access to citizens' medical records. Large datasets are acknowledged as useful research tools, but current policy and technology are insufficient to protect people's privacy. The effort raises concerns about data privacy and security, highlighting a gap between the government's ambitions and existing safeguards.
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- discussed US government effort to access medical recordsHacker News