UK Health Clinic Accidentally Publishes HIV Status of 800 Patients

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday September 2, 2015 @07:04PM from the do-not-share dept.

An anonymous reader writes: A sexual health clinic in London accidentally disclosed the HIV positive status of almost 800 patients. The Guardian reports: "The health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has ordered an inquiry into how the NHS handles confidential medical information after the “completely unacceptable” breach of the privacy of hundreds of HIV patients. The 56 Dean Street clinic in London apologized on Wednesday after sending a newsletter on Tuesday which disclosed the names and email addresses of about 780 recipients. The newsletter is intended for people using its HIV and other sexual health services, and gives details of treatments and support.

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Re:Status was NOT divulged, only email identities by Opportunist · 2015-09-02 20:38 · Score: 4, Funny

Yeah, 'cause anyone without HIV is terribly interested in a newsletter concerning its treatment.
I can't wait to get my next Alzheimer newsletter. Or ... wait, did I get it yesterday?

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