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National Cancer Centre e-mail lapse allegedly exposes patients’ details

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National Cancer Centre e-mail lapse allegedly exposes patients’ details

The National Cancer Centre Singapore sent an event invitation that exposed attendee information through an improperly configured mailing list. The exposed details included names, contact information, and in some cases workplace information for individuals with a genetic cancer condition.

Why it matters: Healthcare organizations and any entity managing sensitive health-related communications must audit email distribution lists and implement controls to prevent accidental disclosure of patient identities and medical status to unintended recipients.

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