> Since medical records have become "electronic" I've assumed medical data is de facto public. > If there was a diagnosis or treatment I felt others knowing ab

> Since medical records have become "electronic" I've assumed medical data is de facto public. > If there was a diagnosis or treatment I felt others knowing about would compromise me I would avoid bringing it up to a medical professional or seeking treatment. I'm certain there are people who avoid mental health services, for example, for exactly that reason. I'm very sorry you feel this way and I hope you can find a way to have more trust in your doctors. I assure you data privacy is incredibly important and not something we screw around with. Breaches happen, but it's not the rule.