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Why Japan’s leader wants to share global data

Jan 23, 2019
Japan's PM says free-flowing data is key to future global economic growth.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum annual meeting, on Jan. 23, 2019 in Davos, eastern Switzerland.
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Zuckerberg says Facebook users still willing to trade data for relevant advertising

Apr 4, 2018
Facebook is making changes to its data sharing practices. But the company says users still want targeted ads.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at the F8 summit in San Francisco, California, on March 25, 2015. Zuckerberg introduced a new messenger platform at the event. (Photo: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images)

Why it's still difficult for hospitals to share patient data

Jun 20, 2016
The infrastructure to deliver on the promise of information sharing is there, but business interests don't always align.
Sharing data seems like a given when it comes to patient care, but it's not always so easy. 
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Will data-sharing agreement affect tech industry?

Jan 29, 2016
Just because they parked it in your spot doesn't necessarily make it yours.

Data sharing generates revenue for some charities

Nov 27, 2015
Charities may trade or sell names of small-time donors.