Utah Takes Steps to Protect Patient Privacy
DOH not only failed to obtain informed consent from maternity patients, but after collecting completed surveys, the department charged researchers to access survey data.
Informed Consent
The New State Privacy Officer Is Appointed — Now What?
Phillips’ duties include investigating and reviewing government privacy practices, making recommendations for reforms regarding the state’s handling of citizens’ information, and updating the public of these findings.
Utah’s Department of Health survey shows institutional failures
As reported by KUTV, until recently, parents of newborns had to provide sensitive information to the Utah Department of Health through a mandatory survey.