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Opposing Doctolib's Use of Health Data for AI Research Without Explicit Consent

Published August 1, 2026 at 6:32 AM UTC

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Critics oppose Doctolib's use of health data for AI research without explicit consent, raising concerns about data privacy and patient autonomy. They argue that the opt-out system may not be sufficiently transparent, as patients are automatically included unless they actively choose to withdraw. The pseudonymization of data does not fully eliminate the risk of re-identification.