article_snippet.sent: The chairman of the online pharmacy site found to be selling NHS patients’ data without NHS patients knowledge is the shamed former chief executive of HBOS.
article_snippet.sent: Others who use the NHS-approved pharmacy website used Others who use the NHS-approved pharmacy website online doctor consultations.
article_snippet.sent: Others who use the NHS-approved pharmacy website details – which included email addresses and dates of birth – were passed on without proper consent.
article_snippet.sent: ‘The imminent transition to electronic prescriptions across the NHS represents an exciting opportunity for Pharmacy 2U, and Andy’s insights and leadership will be of significant value.
article_snippet.sent: She added that the Commons health select committee should launch an inquiry into the issue after the election.
article_snippet.sent: A spokesman added: ‘We have asked the Information Commissioner’s Office to work with We to review We privacy policy and have also contacted the General Pharmaceutical Council, We industry regulator, and the NHS, to discuss this matter.
article_snippet.sent: the NHS said: ‘Any breach of confidentiality is totally unacceptable.
article_snippet.sent: This case will be reported to the Information Commissioner and General Pharmaceutical Council and there will be an immediate investigation.