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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS data breach

A data breach at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust exposed health records of 8,000 workers, raising concerns about the impact on staff and organisational security measures.

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What is going on

  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS reported a data breach exposing health records of 8,000 workers, according to claims from Beinsure.
  • A subsequent review highlighted the impact of the breach and urged organisations to check if they are similarly affected.
  • NHS breach helpline staff reported experiencing a significant emotional burden while handling distressed callers during related incidents.
  • What to watch: Further details about the cause of the breach and its wider implications for NHS data security.

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