A major security failure at MaineHealth has left sensitive death notices publicly accessible for months, raising serious concerns about patient privacy and data protection protocols in the US healthcare system.
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
Tax authorities face legal crisis as experts reveal HMRC likely violated privacy laws by unlawfully collecting personal data to halt child benefit payments to thousands of families.
A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.
A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
A senior NHS nurse is demanding answers after discovering her private information was allegedly shared between health service chiefs and Scottish Government ministers without her consent, sparking a major privacy controversy.
Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.
Exclusive investigation reveals Healthwatch England has failed to publish dozens of patient experience reports, leaving NHS trusts without crucial feedback to improve services.
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Exclusive investigation reveals Derbyshire Police accessing confidential NHS patient data without consent, raising serious questions about medical privacy and police powers.
An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.
A Pennsylvania doctor faces serious charges after being filmed secretly recording patients in his practice's bathroom. Dr Justin Rutherford's alleged hidden camera operation uncovered during routine maintenance.
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
A Texas hospital director faces serious legal action after covert cameras were discovered in patient and staff bathrooms, sparking a major privacy scandal and lawsuits.
A leading cybersecurity expert reveals the most common and dangerous privacy mistake people make online, exposing them to fraud and identity theft. Discover the simple steps you can take to protect yourself today.
Exclusive: The groundbreaking NHS patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, has been flooded with thousands of desperate calls to its 24/7 hotline, empowering families and saving lives by granting rapid second medical opinions.
In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.
A courageous woman's five-year battle with debilitating symptoms reveals a systemic failure in women's healthcare, as doctors repeatedly dismissed her pain. Her story exposes a troubling pattern of medical gaslighting faced by countless women across the U
A shocking exposé from the University of Michigan reveals how private investigators, hired by Donald Trump's company, engaged in extensive surveillance of his own employees, allies, and journalists, raising grave concerns over privacy and power.
Shocking inspection reveals a major NHS trust is storing corpses in a 'wholly unsuitable' temporary Portakabin with broken refrigeration, raising serious health and dignity concerns.
Exclusive: A devastated partner reveals how hospital doctors dismissed his fiancée's fatal condition as acid reflux, prescribing Gaviscon just days before her tragic death from an aortic dissection.
Exclusive: A 39-year-old mother, Sian Hollington, was discovered dead in a Travelodge just hours after being discharged from a Kent hospital. Her family demands answers as an investigation into the NHS trust's care is launched.
Shocking neglect as Maria Hermilia Murrieta, 76, is left for two days on a cold hospital floor in Peru without a bed, food, or water. Her family's desperate plea exposes a healthcare system in crisis.
A shocking incident at a London NHS trust reveals a female doctor was groped by a male patient, leading to a misconduct hearing that questioned her professionalism instead of addressing the assault.
A major review is underway at Monash IVF after a catastrophic administrative bungle led to the wrong embryos being implanted into two patients, shattering the dreams of families and raising serious questions about the clinic's protocols.
A major investigation is underway after several babies died from a bacterial infection linked to contaminated intravenous drips at an NHS hospital, raising serious patient safety concerns.
Singer Peter Andre expresses outrage after intimate family photos are leaked without consent, sparking a privacy debate.
The BBC has revised a controversial headline suggesting a Gaza cancer patient died from malnutrition after facing backlash for inaccurate reporting.