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Veterans sue government over 'mass and routine' medical data sharing

ABC News
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Data PrivacyVeteransDefence Forces

A new class action alleges the federal government breached privacy laws by disclosing thousands of ex-ADF members' medical records to an Australian university.

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Alan Ashmore said he was "staggered" by the volume of information transmitted to UniSA.
Alan Ashmore said he was "staggered" by the volume of information transmitted to UniSA.

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