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Our laws don't do enough to protect our health data

  • Written by Sharona Hoffman, Professor of health law and bioethics, Case Western Reserve University
imageYou might be surprised to find what your data says about your past – and future – health.Scanrail1/Shutterstock.com

Have you ever wondered why your computer often shows you ads that seem tailor-made for your interests? The answer is big data. By combing through extremely large datasets, analysts can reveal patterns in your behavior.

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