Natalie Akoorie reports: A junior Waikato Hospital doctor was left “humiliated and ashamed” after colleagues, including senior clinicians, accessed his medical records without good reason. The doctor had been treated at the hospital’s emergency department, and later became aware that colleagues appeared to know about his medical issues, and he was the subject of workplace…
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FBI Warns of Potential Fraud in Antibody Testing for COVID-19
From the FBI, this warning of June 26: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about potential fraud schemes related to antibody tests for COVID-19. Scammers are marketing fraudulent and/or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests, potentially providing false results. In addition, fraudsters are seeking to obtain individuals’ personal information (names, dates of birth, Social…
FOURTH REICH? Mass-Tracking COVI-PASS Immunity Passports Slated to Roll Out in 15 Countries
Raul Diego reports, in part: A British cybersecurity company, in partnership with several tech firms, is rolling out the COVI-PASS in 15 countries across the world; a “digital health passport” that will contain your COVID-19 test history and other “relevant health information.” According to the company website, the passport’s objective is “to safely return to work”…
PH: Unauthorized disclosure of COVID-19 patients’ identities continues
Nikko Dizon reports: As the number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines steadily increased from mid-March to late May, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) had been investigating 22 complaints of privacy breaches involving more than 150 COVID-19 patients, as well as suspected and probable cases. In at least 7 of these cases, the breach was committed…