Healthcare.gov data warehouse sparks privacy concerns

A government data warehouse that stores personal information on millions of HealthCare.gov customers is raising privacy concerns at a time when major breaches have become distressingly common (Source: “Vast data warehouse raises HealthCare.gov privacy concerns,” Associated Press via Willoughby News-Herald, June 15, 2015). 

A government privacy assessment dated Jan. 15 says data "is maintained indefinitely at this time," but the administration said Monday no final time frame has been decided, and the National Archives has recommended a 10-year retention period.