Patient data exposed in trash at Swedish hospitals, P4 West finds

Sveriges Radio's P4 West investigation found sensitive patient information left unsecured at hospitals in Uddevalla and Trollhättan, including in trash cans and accessible to unauthorized staff. The breach suggests systemic failures in data handling protocols, though the full scope and any regulatory response remain unclear. This matters as it highlights persistent vulnerabilities in healthcare data security in Sweden.

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