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Chinese Researchers Access UK GP Records, Privacy Fears Rise

4/15/2025

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Chinese researchers are set to access 500,000 UK GP records through the UK Biobank, sparking alarm among intelligence agencies over potential data breaches. While UK health officials defend this decision for scientific advancement, critics are calling for robust measures to safeguard privacy and security in an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape.

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Chinese researchers are set to access 500,000 UK GP records through the UK Biobank, sparking alarm among intelligence agencies over potential data breaches. While UK health officials defend this decision for scientific advancement, critics are calling for robust measures to safeguard privacy and security in an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape.