Comment info submitted online is becoming (Score 2) 28
intensely personal. Have you heard or seen medical-record.com? The basic idea is storing all of your medical information online, having world-wide access, 24/7 to your vital medical info. So you get hurt somewhere in China, a walet card or emergency bracelet notifies the DR. of how to retrieve your info.
Their services are touted as a huge departure for medical services world-wide, and one of the best things to happen to patients. Unfortunately, they do not openly describe what they do with the information they gather -- they are selling compiled data "anonymously" to various research firms etc. But at some point, in order to retrieve your record, there is a cross-reference between your name, and your records.
How long before pharmaceuticals start purchasing targeted ad space? How long before someone breaks in?
Their services are touted as a huge departure for medical services world-wide, and one of the best things to happen to patients. Unfortunately, they do not openly describe what they do with the information they gather -- they are selling compiled data "anonymously" to various research firms etc. But at some point, in order to retrieve your record, there is a cross-reference between your name, and your records.
How long before pharmaceuticals start purchasing targeted ad space? How long before someone breaks in?
