Your medical records keep track of every illness and doctor visit youve ever had in your life. That information can be very interesting to any company that wants to know how healthy you are and whether you might experience health problems in the near future. Although there are some federal and state protections in place to keep your medical records from being shared publicly, many companies have found a way around the regulations and are sharing your information without your knowledge.
Not all of the information sharing is done intentionally, however. Computer record keeping has made it easier than ever to have your records accidentally posted by an incompetent employee.