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Canada's Health Data Security at Risk Amid Legislation Debate

4/25/2025

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The Liberal and NDP parties in Canada are pushing for new legislation to simplify access to medical records, but the Bloc Québécois raises concerns over provincial laws that could complicate matters. Meanwhile, experts sound the alarm about the security of Canada's health data, stored on U.S. servers, fearing privacy breaches and foreign exploitation.

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Story summary

The Liberal and NDP parties in Canada are pushing for new legislation to simplify access to medical records, but the Bloc Québécois raises concerns over provincial laws that could complicate matters. Meanwhile, experts sound the alarm about the security of Canada's health data, stored on U.S. servers, fearing privacy breaches and foreign exploitation.