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Title: Health Data Storage Sites Might Not Be Secure

Author: Gage, Deborah Article Type: Product Analysis
Source: San Francisco Chronicle, pC1(2) Publication Date: Feb 20, 2008
URL of Publication: http://www.sfgate.com

Services that aggregate health records may present security and privacy concerns, according to the World Privacy Forum. Some of these services are provided by companies that are not subject to federal privacy regulations, and different firms protect consumers privacy to different standards. The popularity of such services is growing and the government is working toward networked health information. Microsoft Corp. is one company that is offering such services. Experts suggest consumers ask whether their information be shared in ways they can't control and whether doctor-patient confidentiality will be maintained. The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act sets privacy standards that govern all companies that bill for health services, but does not cover companies that simply aggregate records. Some states have other laws to protect those that use such services. Because of concerns about medical identity theft, California, which has such a law, recently expanded its powers. Experts also warn that many questions remain as to the rights of those who opt to use these services, and urge consumers to read a providers privacy policy carefully.

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Microsoft Corp TecTerms
World Privacy Forum

Products:
EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

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