Nothing against Google, who provides some great services, but if I knew anything about my heath records were going anywhere near Google - I'm out.
First, Google does not have a good track record when it comes to security. Or privacy for that matter.
Another concern is that the aggregation of so much data makes the system a more attractive target for attackers. Many smaller systems avoid attacks simply because there isn't enough value in a targeted attack (sad, but true). Put millions of records together in one place, and kiss you may as well blog your medical records right now.
I am concerned with more than identity theft. If your credit card number is stolen, you can cancel it. If you are an HIV-positive patient, or on anti-depressants, or simply someone who values what little privacy really matters, this should scare the heck out of you.
Latest security headlines from Network World:
Mafiaboy grows up; a hacker seeks redemption
It only seems like the only news is the economy
Google in curious alliance with click-fraud detection firm
|
Does Verizon's Voyager stack up to the iPhone? |
|
|
5 IT skills that won't boost your salary 
[1,407]
Women 4 times more likely than men to cough up personal info [589]
Japan's 10 funniest tech-related commercials [Videos] [407]
Throwing away a promo CD is "unauthorized distribution"? [1,265]
Adults too quick to dismiss educational video games [682]
Attack of the iPhone clones [Slideshow] [578]
10 things IT needs to know about AJAX [1,258]
This Year's 25 Geekiest 25th Anniversaries [Slideshow] [409]
|
|
Power to Patients!
Maybe contract law could help patients enhance the privacy of their health records. http://hack-igations.blogspot.com/2008/02/contracts-for-patient-privacy.html
Cool! That means you'll get
Cool! That means you'll get more and more buy Viagra online ads to your email even though you don't need as much Viagra as Viagra emails you get.