Now this is rather fascinating:

…Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that’s likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader.

Each health profile, including information about prescriptions, allergies and medical histories, will be protected by a password that’s also required to use other Google services such as e-mail and personalized search tools.

Google views its expansion into health records management as a logical extension because its search engine already processes millions of requests from people trying to find more information about an injury, illness or recommended treatment.

But the health venture also will provide more fodder for privacy watchdogs who believe Google already knows too much about the interests and habits of its users as its computers log their search requests and store their e-mail discussions….MORE….

Would YOU trust Google with your healthcare information? What do you think? Here are some resources about Google and privacy concerns:

• Google Watch
• Is Google’s Social Graph API a Creeping Privacy Violation?
• Google Health: Advertising to Physicians and Privacy Concerns?
• Google Reader Share With Friends Feature Causes Privacy Concerns

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

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