The discussion paper, citing the results of two online surveys with a total of 4,100 responses, also showed about three-quarters of respondents to believe their medical information could be used against them if not properly protected. Respondents were mostly concerned information about medical conditions could be used to deny them health benefits or job opportunities in the future.
The authors advocate for data policies that allow Internet users to securely share health information while protecting them from the potential fallout of discussing a medical condition online.
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