Latvian Medical Data Privacy Under Scrutiny After Policy Change

Latvian Medical Data Privacy Concerns Raised After Policy Change Latvia is facing a public outcry over changes to its medical data privacy policies. A recent policy shift allows doctors and authorized personnel access to patient medical records without prior consent, raising concerns about patient confidentiality and data security. Leontijs Morozs, a member of the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), highlighted these concerns in a recent video, explaining the new access rules and providing instructions on how to restrict access to personal medical information. "Doctors and certain authorized individuals now have access to your medical records," Morozs stated in his video. "This was done without warning to the public." Moroz's video has garnered significant attention, prompting a public discussion about the need for greater transparency and control over personal medical data. The Latvian government has yet to respond to the growing concerns. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how citizens can use the e-Veselība portal to limit access to their medical records, offering a practical solution to the issue. This situation underscores the importance of ongoing dialogue about data privacy and the potential implications of new healthcare policies.