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UnitedHealth says Change hackers stole health data on 'substantial proportion of people in America' (techcrunch.com)
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The health tech giant processes 15 billion health transactions a year, and handles health information for about half of all Americans.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 4 months ago (2 children)

So, are we going to hold them liable?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago

No, of course not. Instead we're gonna let them use the hack as leverage so they can buy up medical practices at extremely low prices.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Holding companies accountable for their maleficence? That's one step too far, think of the poor shareholders!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Consequences and responsibilities? Socialize!

Profits? All hail glorious company leadership! Perhaps you too could be a successful executive someday.