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The Health Care Ethics Studies

Published Articles

Ann F. Cook, PhD, Helena Hoas, PhD 
"Irreconcilable Differences? Seeking Boundaries for Privacy and Technology" 
The American Journal of Bioethics <www.bioethics.net> 2002


This article explores the implications of the increased of Information Technologies and the threats to privacy, confidentiality of personal data.  While protocols will help ensure the adequacy of protection, personal and institutional vigilance are essential.  The authors caution that without great creativity, privacy could become more illusionary than real.

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