Michael Tutton reports: Two whistleblowers whose private information was leaked in brown envelopes from Prince Edward Island’s government to the Liberal Party say they won’t fade away without being compensated for the economic and emotional toll on their lives. A report released last month by the privacy commissioner — completed six years after the initial…
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SAMHSA Updates Privacy Regulations to Reflect Advancements in Healthcare
Kathryn Carey and Lynn Sessions of BakerHostetler write: On Jan. 3, 2018, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued its final rule regarding the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Part 2. These changes become effective Feb. 2, 2018. As background, the Confidentiality of Substance Use Discover Patient Records Part 2…
NHS must ‘immediately stop sharing patient data’ with Home Office, say MPs
This is the nightmare – that patients will stop sharing their serious and sensitive health or personal information with providers because the information is not being kept confidential. NHS should be focused on treating patients – not on being tin-star deputies for the Home Office on immigration issues. Alexander J. Martin reports: The NHS…
FTC Hosts Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2
The Federal Trade Commission will mark Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, January 29-February 2, with a series of free events to help consumers and businesses reduce their chances of becoming victims. Tax identity theft occurs when a person uses someone else’s Social Security number to either file a tax return and claim the victim’s refund,…