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UK: Police want right to see medical records without consent - Greater Manchester chief constable says move is needed to help police deal with people struggling to look after themselves

10 August 2014

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"Police want new and expanded rights to access medical records and other confidential data without an individual's consent, a senior police chief has told the Guardian."

See the article: Police want right to see medical records without consent - Greater Manchester chief constable says move is needed to help police deal with people struggling to look after themselves (Guardian, link)

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