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Deborah Peel, MD tells patients and doctors how they can protect medical privacy

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

In her interview with Michael Ostrolenk, Dr. Peel of www.patientprivacyrights.org also discusses  HIPAA, the Patient Privacy Consumer Toolkit, privacy provisions in the Stimulus Bill, and more!

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AAPS Joins Coalition Supporting H.R. 2630 Protect Patients and Physicians Privacy Act

Posted on December 7, 2009 by admin

Dear Representative, We the undersigned organizations representing millions of Americans encourage you to co-sponsor H.R. 2630 “Protect Patients and Physicians Privacy Act.” H.R. 2630 grants individuals the ability to opt out of any federally mandated, created, or funded electronic system … Continue reading →

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National “DNA warehouse” bill passes

Posted on April 11, 2008 by admin

Passing the House of Representatives on a voice vote, S. 1858 has been sent to President Bush for signature. The Newborn Genetic Screening bill was passed by the Senate last December. The bill violates the U.S. Constitution and the Nuremberg … Continue reading →

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REAL ID, electronic tracking spark civil liberties concerns

Posted on February 5, 2008 by admin

Children are getting their fingerprints scanned every day at school—to make the lunch line move faster. It’s more efficient than debit cards, ID cards, or cash. State Senator Karen Johnson of Arizona is trying to do something about this, as … Continue reading →

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Record for data loss set in 2007

Posted on January 15, 2008 by admin

In 2007, more than 79 million records were compromised in the United States, a fourfold increase from 2006. Many contained Social Security and/or credit card numbers. While government and private entities are spending more and more on firewalls, encryption, and … Continue reading →

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