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Digitizing and sending medical data to Google sounds like a bad idea


Published on 2024-12-19 22:23:30 - Android Police
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  • Its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, was responsible for the largest healthcare data breach in US history, but another major corporation holds a vast amount of US healthcare data. Google has access to hundreds of millions of US patient records through partnerships and collaborations in the healthcare industry.

The article from Android Police discusses the potential risks associated with Google's initiative to digitize and centralize medical records. It highlights concerns over privacy and security, pointing out that despite Google's assurances, the aggregation of sensitive medical data could lead to significant breaches or misuse. The piece references past incidents where Google has mishandled user data, raising skepticism about their ability to protect such critical information. Furthermore, it touches on the ethical implications of tech giants like Google having access to personal health data, which could be used for profit through targeted advertising or sold to third parties. The article also mentions the lack of transparency in how this data would be used, stored, and shared, suggesting that while the digitization of medical records could streamline healthcare, the involvement of Google might not be in the best interest of patient privacy and data security.

Read the Full Android Police Article at:
[ https://www.androidpolice.com/sending-digitized-medical-data-to-google-bad-idea/ ]