2020 and Still, People Leave Data Online For Easy Access

[engine]

We all know that protecting data is important, but, it seems, the message has not gotten through to everyone, even if they are told about it.

Hundreds of hospitals, medical offices and imaging centers are running insecure storage systems, allowing anyone with an internet connection and free-to-download software to access over 1 billion medical images of patients across the world.

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[htmlbasictutor]

That is pretty scary!

[tangor]

It is kind of tragic that these institutions take no action until AFTER an ugly event happens. I suppose it is all based on EXPENSE and BUDGETS, and TRUSTING SOULS ...

Sheesh!

[Marshall]

Yes, but walk into one of these institutions and ask for information on a patient and NO! will be the fastest NO you ever heard. Guess HIPPA does not apply to technology, only personal requests.