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Healthcare workers accuse Alexa of possibly recording protected info

Posted on July 3, 2021 by pogowasright.org

Kat Jercich reports:

In a class action filed this week, healthcare workers alleged that their Amazon Alexa-enabled devices may have recorded their conversations – including potentially protected information.

Some of the plaintiffs, who include a substance abuse counselor and a healthcare customer service representative, say they work with HIPAA-protected information. Others say they have private conversations with patients.

All four raise concerns that Alexa may have captured sensitive information without their intent.

Read more on HealthcareITNews.

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