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		mc32 on Dec 10, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Pfizer-Biontech vaccine data stolen in cyber attac... CROs handle that data. Also adverse effects are strictly handled by third parties. This is likely an attempt at IP theft. Probably a second rate state actor.

mft_ on Dec 10, 2020 [–]

CROs act as an agent of the Pharma company, so shouldn’t have it either. Patient identifiable information shouldn’t leave the investigator’s site.

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