In an unexpected turn of events, a telehealth startup named Cerebellum revealed that it has been sharing personal information of more than 3.1 million patients across the United States with firms like Google, Meta, and TikTok. But it’s not what you think. They claim it was all an innocent mistake.
This cheeky telehealth company believes that every idea and every person should have a shot at fame and fortune, and they take their motto, “Sharing is Caring” seriously. They wanted to share their patients’ data with the world, believing that it would make them all famous. They made the data open and public for everyone to see without realizing that they were compromising people’s privacy.
Cerebral CEO, Brainy McBrainface, in a statement, said, “We’re a very progressive company. Our motto is, “Sharing is Caring”, and we genuinely believe that we are doing the right thing by sharing our patients’ private information with the world.”
The news didn’t go down too well with the affected patients who expressed their concern and outrage in social media. They questioned why their medical information was shared without their consent and asked if they should partake in Meta’s latest VR experience showcasing their confidential information.
Critics have panned Cerebellum’s actions and have raised concerns over privacy and data security. However, Brainy McBrainface and his team are convinced that they have done no wrong. “We’re all about innovation and pushing boundaries,” the CEO added. “We’re not afraid to take risks, and we believe in our vision to make the whole world one big happy family.”
In conclusion, while the privacy of millions of patients has been potentially compromised, the new challenge in the digital age seems to be how one can make their privacy viral.
