Will Google get away with grabbing 50m Americans' health records?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/nov/14/google-healthcare-data-ascension
Google’s reputation has remained relatively unscathed despite behaviors similar to Facebook’s. This could be the tipping point
Few things are certain in the American healthcare system – except for the paperwork. The tedious ritual of signing forms authorizing new providers to access our medical history is the result of a rarity for Americans: thanks to the first amendment, we have few rights and little expectation of privacy, except when it comes to our medical records. Even doctors who have our best interests at heart must get permission to access our data under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa).