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NHS admits data breach by sending patient data via pagers
The NHS acknowledged a data breach in which sensitive medical information on transplant patients, including names, dates of birth, and organ types, was transmitted over unencrypted pager networks. A BBC investigation uncovered the practice of routinely sending this personal data through an insecure communication channel.
Why it matters: NHS transplant patients and healthcare organizations face exposure of personally identifiable and medical information; practitioners should review whether their organizations use legacy unencrypted devices for sensitive communications and implement secure alternatives.
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