Privacy risks to watch and simple ways to protect yourself
How OntarioMD’s Privacy Training Update Affects Your Medical Data When you visit a doctor’s office, you expect your health information to remain private. But as more clinicians adopt artificial intelligence tools for tasks like scheduling, note-taking, and even diagnosis support, the way your data flows has quietly changed. In response to this shift, OntarioMD—a subsidiary of the Ontario Medical Association—recently announced it is enhancing its privacy and security training for physicians who use AI tools. While the announcement itself is brief, it signals a growing recognition that traditional privacy safeguards need updating. ...