Tag: health data
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UK Biobank Data Surfaces for Sale on Alibaba Amid Security Probe
UK Biobank data was mysteriously listed for sale on Alibaba, but thankfully, the listings were swiftly removed with the help of the UK and Chinese governments, and no sales were made. The sensitive data, which includes genomic information, health records, and medical imaging, had been shared with researchers but was de-identified to protect participants' identities.
Tempus AI Sued Over DNA Data Use Without Consent
A health AI company is facing a federal lawsuit in Chicago, accused of using and selling millions of people's DNA data without their consent. The plaintiffs claim that genetic information can't be fully anonymized, putting sensitive personal data at risk.