HS: Patient records were covertly made permanently confidential
A recent law in Finland has covertly made many previously public historical patient records permanently confidential, raising concerns among researchers and genealogists.
Nursing Assistant Sentenced for 186 Data Privacy Offenses - Illegally Accessed Patient Data of Acquaintances in Jyväskylä
A nursing assistant in Jyväskylä has been sentenced to four months of conditional imprisonment for illegally accessing the personal data of 186 individuals.
A woman who accessed patient information unlawfully sued the welfare region, demanding 50,000 euros for unjustified dismissal
A former employee of the Varsinais-Suomen welfare region claims she was unjustly dismissed after unlawfully accessing patient information and is seeking over 50,000 euros in compensation.
Patient claims HIV diagnosis was loudly announced at UPA in Ribeirão Preto
A 23-year-old patient alleges that his positive HIV test was publicly announced by medical staff at a hospital in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, leading to a complaint being filed with the police and the suspension of a nursing technician.
Patient with confirmed HIV positive test loudly revealed in UPA in the interior of SP: see what is known
A 23-year-old patient reported being publicly exposed and humiliated after his HIV positive test was announced loudly by healthcare professionals at a health unit in Brazil.
Patient reports anguish and depression after HIV positive test confirmed aloud in UPA in interior SP: 'I can't eat'
A patient in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, expressed distress after his HIV positive test result was publicly declared at a healthcare facility, leading to feelings of humiliation and violation of privacy.
Confidential health records from UK BioBank project exposed online
A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.
'Medical Confidentiality Is Not a Courtesy,' Says Lawyer of Patient with Confirmed HIV Test Announced Loudly in a Health Unit in SP Interior
A patient in Brazil has accused health professionals of loudly announcing their HIV positive diagnosis, prompting legal and administrative actions regarding privacy violations.
Public health patient demands apology after private health info given to media
A public health patient has demanded an apology from South Australia's health minister after her private medical information was shared with journalists without her consent.
Nurse at USÖ charged with data intrusion - admits to crime
A nurse at USÖ has been charged with unauthorized access to patient records and has admitted to committing the crime by illegally accessing the journals of 19 individuals over a period of time.
Wrong patient received an invitation for heart surgery – the health data of thousands of people are at risk in welfare areas every year
A patient in Southwest Finland received a heart surgery invitation that was meant for someone else, highlighting recurring issues with privacy breaches that affect thousands annually.
Police Suspect a Doctor and a Psychologist of Unauthorized Accessing of Patient Data in the Central Finland Welfare Area
Authorities in Central Finland are investigating a doctor and a psychologist for unauthorized access to patient records affecting around 60 individuals.
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.