Software used by doctors hacked, exposing data of 15 million people in France
A cyberattack on 1,500 doctors in France at the end of 2025 resulted in the leak of personal data of 15 million patients, according to the company responsible for the software.
Genetic Data, Technological Determinism and Patient Privacy
The article discusses the implications of precision medicine, emphasizing the integration of genetic data and advanced technologies to improve disease prediction and treatment.
DOGE’s Medicaid data dump aims to expose fraud — but privacy and legal hurdles loom
The release of anonymous Medicaid data aims to enhance transparency and combat fraud, but concerns about patient privacy and legal complexities pose significant challenges for successful prosecutions.
HS: Data Privacy Scandal at Oulu University Hospital – Over 50 Employees Spied on Patient Data
Over 50 employees at Oulu University Hospital are implicated in a data privacy scandal for accessing a patient's information without legitimate reasons, prompting legal investigations.
HS: Group of Doctors Facing Historic Charges in Oulu – Spied on Colleague's Data
Over 50 healthcare professionals, including 20 doctors, face privacy violation charges in Oulu for unauthorized access to a colleague's patient data.
"In the Evening, Such a 'Gift' Came" - Medic Shares Bizarre X-ray on TikTok, Hospital Condemns Behavior
A healthcare worker from West Tallinn Central Hospital shared a bizarre X-ray on TikTok, prompting discussions on whether such sharing is appropriate.
After tragedy, Lapu Lapu victims were victims of ‘snooping’ at hospitals: report
A report reveals that health-care workers accessed medical records of Lapu Lapu tragedy victims without authorization, leading to a significant breach of privacy.
Three employees accessed patient information without permission in the Kymenlaakso welfare area – cases within six months
In the Kymenlaakso welfare area, three employees have been caught accessing patient information without authorization in the past six months, with the latest incident involving over 40 individuals.
Kymenlaakso Welfare Area Employee Illegally Accessed Data of Over 40 People – the Third Case in Six Months
An employee of the Kymenlaakso welfare area illegally accessed the information of 44 individuals in a patient data system, marking the third such incident in six months.
DISTURBING CONTENT ⟩ Former healthcare worker's TikTok videos raise the question: is it ethical to photograph patients and share stories?
A former healthcare worker's TikTok videos have sparked ethical concerns regarding the photography of patients and sharing their stories without explicit consent.
Dentist ignored PUODO order, will pay a huge fine
A dentist faces significant fines for ignoring a data protection order after a former employee copied personal data of 100 patients for marketing purposes.
Federal Police Operation Against the Sale of SUS Patient Data Executes Warrants in the Campinas Region
The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Campinas, SP, targeting the illegal sale of sensitive patient data from the Unified Health System (SUS).
Photos of patients with rare diseases in medical publications. RPO intervenes
The article discusses the concerns raised by the Human Rights Defender regarding privacy risks for patients with rare diseases due to the publication of their images in medical literature and recommends protective mechanisms.