Trusted for the most intimate information about customers, these giants have 60,000 locations across the country and allow pharmacy employees to organize medical records on-site without the need for court approval.
Pharmacy records containing sensitive data on mental health, birth control and more are freely accessible across state lines, creating a “digital trail” that could potentially lead people back to their home states.
The pharmacy giants said they are only seeking a subpoena, not a search warrant, to share the records, making it easier for law enforcement to access private health information.
The story doesn’t end there, but it will have to wait until it does.
Source: Ferra
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