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Report that Meta was sent UK patients' data without consent being examined by privacy regulator

By Frank Hersey ( May 30, 2023, 17:07 GMT | Insight) -- Revelations that Meta Platforms' Facebook has been collecting patient data — including sensitive health information — from across many units of the UK's state-funded healthcare service are under examination by the country's data protection authority. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it is “considering” the issue — and may contact the local NHS trusts involved and NHS England, their parent body. NHS England said it also would look into the issue.Revelations that Meta Platforms' Facebook has been collecting patient data — including sensitive health information — from across many units of the UK's state-funded healthcare service are under examination by the data protection officials. ...

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