If the personal information of a client is shared without their consent, the person or organisation that shared the content would be in contravention of Popia.
Professionals such as lawyers and doctors are increasingly taking to social media to share stories or videos from their interactions with clients.
The content is often released for educational or marketing purposes, but raises questions regarding the rules around sharing client information in this way.
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