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How private are your medical records? Edmonton family says not private enough

Could strangers have access to all your electronic health records with just a click of a mouse? A family at the centre of a privacy commissioner investigation tells Global News that because of a flaw in the system, it's happened to them, and they are now calling on the province to better protect Albertans' privacy so that it doesn't happen to others.Read Story

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Tue, May 22 : Planning a renovation? What to keep in mind before hiring a contractor.

Fri, May 18 : If you're going away for the Victoria Day long weekend, don't forget to protect your home.

Tue, May 15 : For the second time in a year and a half, sewer line work by the city has left Carmel Byrne’s property damaged, and she wants the city to do something so it doesn't happen again.

Mon, May 14 : Garage sale season is in full swing, but you may be surprised to learn anyone holding a garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring that products sold are safe and meet current safety standards.

Wed, May 9 : A Calgary senior has been refused permission to cross the U.S. border because of a shoplifting charge dating back decades.

Mon, May 7 : If you haven't used a pay phone in a while, some of the rates and charges may surprise you. An Airdrie woman got quite a shock when she was billed $30 for a 3 minute call to Ontario.

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