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- The Guardian investigation found UK Biobank has repeatedly exposed confidential health data online from the medical records of 500,000 British volunteers with datasets posted on GitHub.
- UK Biobank says it has measures to protect data while experts say the risk of re-identification remains high.
- Privacy advocates note the tension between advancing health research and safeguarding personal data.
- Despite removal efforts, many files remain accessible, raising questions about securing participant information.
