The personal data of up to 4,064 employees from public healthcare institutions and community care providers may have been accessed following a cybersecurity incident, according to the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC).
The incident was detected on Nov 10 and involved the Advance Care Planning (ACP) IT System, which is used by AIC facilitators to help members of the public document their care preferences. The data that may have been accessed includes names, contact numbers, email addresses, and NRIC numbers.
AIC stated there are no indications that medical records or patient data have been compromised, and no other systems have been affected. The ACP IT System was taken offline on Nov 10 as a precaution and was restored on Thursday. During the disruption, ACP facilitators were advised to continue documenting using physical forms.
Why it matters
The breach affects employees in healthcare and community care, raising concerns about data security in public services.
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What to watch
AIC will contact potentially affected individuals within the next three days and implement measures to strengthen cyber defences.
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