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From: <>
Subject: Re: Private "facts"
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 21:29:58 EST

In a message dated 2/6/99 4:44:01 PM Pacific Standard Time,
writes:

<< If you want to keep medical and really personal facts in a database,
why don't you try keeping a second database or just keep the medical
issues materials in a file in your file cabinet. That way you will not
have to remember what you put where and what you want to remove before
you share with others.

I guess it is obvious that none of us should share exact birth dates
and places, social security numbers, and other personal private
information for anyone unless we receive permission.

Margaret Scheffler >>

Margaret, you bring up an interesting point...re birthdates & places. I am
concerned about sharing that information, particularly if someone wants to
publish it on a website or upload it to someone. That is information that is
private, and in many cases, is used by banks, etc. as identifying information
to allow access to account information. It is a little scarey to me that many
novices or folks who haven't considered that aspect are sharing that
information so readily! Do you have any "rules" that you use to determine
what you share and with whom?
Gay Weston

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