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Are there UK equivalents to HIPAA?
Yes, the UK has its own strong data protection laws, primarily the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. These laws ensure that personal health information, just like in the story's US context with HIPAA, is handled with strict confidentiality and security. Healthcare providers must have proper agreements and safeguards in place when using any AI tools with patient data.
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