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uk-biobank
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David Lally / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world51 days ago
UK Biobank Data Listed on Alibaba Then Removed; No Sales Occurred
Data from the UK Biobank was offered for sale on Alibaba in China this week, prompting concerns and a response from officials. The listings excluded personal identifiers and were removed by Chinese authorities without any sales. The incident involved rogue researchers from three…
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David Lally / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world59 days ago
UK Biobank Data from 500,000 Participants Breached and Briefly Listed on Alibaba Before Removal
Data from the UK Biobank, containing health information from 500,000 volunteers, was advertised for sale on Alibaba's e-commerce platforms in China. The government confirmed the listings were removed after coordination with Alibaba and Chinese authorities. No purchases occurred b…
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