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Medical Privacy Breach: Luigi Mangione's Records Sent to Both Sides in NY Case

Aetna's mistake exposed Luigi Mangione's private health information. Now, both sides are reviewing procedures to prevent future leaks.

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In this picture we can see the doctor in white uniform explaining about the CT scan machine to 2 people wearing black coats. These two people are listening to the doctor.

Medical Privacy Breach: Luigi Mangione's Records Sent to Both Sides in NY Case

A legal blunder has occurred in New York, involving the confidential medical records of Luigi Mangione. Both the prosecution and defense teams have received these sensitive documents, totaling 120 pages, from Aetna health company, despite requests for non-sensitive information.

The mix-up began when Aetna, instead of providing the 'entirely unremarkable' information sought by prosecutors, sent the full medical records of Luigi Mangione. This error was not a one-time occurrence. Defense attorneys also found themselves in possession of the same sensitive documents, albeit on different dates. The exact timelines of these mishaps remain unknown to the public.

The accidental disclosure of Luigi Mangione's medical records has raised concerns about data privacy and the handling of sensitive information in legal proceedings. Both the New York State Attorney's Office and the defense lawyers are reviewing the incident to prevent such errors in the future.

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