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Canadian digital health expertise seek for opportunities in Vietnam’s growing market

A recent conference brought together Canadian experts in digital health technologies with Vietnamese counterparts. The Canadians showcased their advanced solutions and research findings, hoping to forge partnerships and expand their reach to the promising Vietnamese market.

Leaders in digital construction offer innovative solutions

Falkbuilt, a Canadian leader in digital construction solutions, presented their unique approach to healthcare facilities. Their technology allows for rapid construction with pre-fabricated components, reducing build times by half and labor costs by 30%. This innovative method, adaptable to various locations, could be a valuable asset for Vietnam's healthcare infrastructure development.

Convergence of Opportunity and Need: A Perfect Match

Lawyer Nguyen Trung Hieu, CEO of Med Novum, highlighted the complementary nature of the two countries' situations. Canada boasts advanced technology but faces production cost challenges. Vietnam, on the other hand, is actively promoting digital health with regulatory adjustments and a growing market. This creates a perfect opportunity for collaboration, with Canada providing the expertise and Vietnam offering a fertile ground for implementation.

The Canada-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, with its strong network of businesses, plays a pivotal role in facilitating these partnerships.  Their recent activities, coupled with the opening of the Export Development Canada office in Vietnam, signal a new era of collaboration in the digital health sector. This collaboration has the potential to significantly boost bilateral trade, which already exceeded 10.3 billion USD in 2023.

The Chamber also played a key role in connecting FPT Corporation and Mila Institute, paving the way for joint ventures in big data and artificial intelligence.

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Canada, U.K. launch joint privacy probe into 23andMe data breach

Millions of customers' sensitive genetic data are at risk following a data breach at 23andMe, a leading direct-to-consumer genetic testing company. The breach, discovered in October 2023, has prompted a joint investigation by Canadian and U.K. privacy authorities, raising serious concerns about data security and the potential misuse of genetic information.

The investigation, spearheaded by Canada's Privacy Commissioner, Philippe Dufresne, and his U.K. counterpart, John Edwards, aims to determine the full scope of the breach. This will involve uncovering the number of affected individuals, the nature of the data exposed, and the methods used to breach 23andMe's systems. 

A crucial aspect of the probe will be assessing the company's data security practices. Investigators will examine whether 23andMe implemented appropriate safeguards to protect this highly sensitive information, considering the potential for misuse. Genetic data holds the key to unlocking an individual's health predispositions, ancestry, and even biological relationships. In the wrong hands, this information could be exploited for discriminatory practices, targeted advertising, or even blackmail.

The investigation will also scrutinize 23andMe's response to the breach. This includes examining whether they promptly notified regulators and affected individuals, providing clear and concise information about the incident. Transparency is critical in such situations, allowing customers to take necessary steps to protect themselves.

23andMe, through spokesperson Andy Kill, has acknowledged the joint investigation and pledged cooperation with regulators. While details remain unclear, the company previously reported that approximately 6.9 million customers were impacted by the breach. The nature of the attack, identified as a "credential stuffing attack," involves using stolen login credentials from other data breaches to gain unauthorized access.

This incident highlights the growing concerns surrounding data privacy in the age of genetic testing. As companies like 23andMe collect and analyze increasingly personal information, robust security practices and clear data ownership guidelines are essential. The outcome of this joint investigation by Canada and the U.K. will be crucial in holding companies accountable and setting a precedent for data protection in the burgeoning field of genetic testing.

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