By Matt Hawes
Via the UK’s Telegraph:
Those who do not wish to have their details on the £11 billion computer system are supposed to be able to opt out by informing health authorities.
But doctors have accused the Government of rushing the project through, meaning that patients have had their details uploaded to the database before they have had a chance to object….
At present 1.29 million people have had their details placed on the system. A further 8.9 million records are due to be added by June. By the end of next year, the NHS hopes to have more than 50 million uploaded.
The “summary” records contain basic medical information including illnesses, vaccination history, and could include medication patients have been given. Ages and addresses are also included….
I’m sure the British people received the exact same assurances from their government that their records and privacy would not be abused. Let’s keep this story handy to show to people as the health care debate continues to rage on in the U.S.