Rory Collins is in the news over the UK Biobank data breach exposing 500,000 volunteers’ info. He’s a top Oxford epidemiologist and med professor.
UK Biobank has identified listings of de-identified health and genetic records for its 500,000 volunteers on Alibaba platforms. The charity has paused access to its research system, revoked credentials for three Chinese research institutions, worked with Chinese authorities to remove listings, and has referred the incident to the Information Commissioner.