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1.04.2007
Identity health
Another twist on identity theft: Business Week is reporting on the emerging practice of stealing victims' health records to acquire medical care or defraud insurance companies.
"I see you're having your spleen out again, Ms. Smith"
Yet another symptom of the increasing need for comprehensive privacy protections - both legislative and technical. Anyone aware of studies about why this hasn't already come about?
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