Incident Details
The Data Protection Commission is investigating the compromise of patient files in the HSE due to breaches of security and unsuitable data storage locations, highlighting the urgent need for improved safeguards.
Incident
How Did the Breach Happen?
Unauthorized access to external storage facilities led to the compromise of paper records held by HSE.
What Data has been Compromised?
Personal data contained in paper medical records of patients was compromised.
Why Did the company's Security Measures Fail?
Security measures failed due to inadequate protection of external storage facilities and lack of access control.
What Immediate Impact Did the Breach Have on the company?
The breach raised concerns about patient privacy, data security practices, and potential legal consequences.
How could this have been prevented?
Implementing stricter access controls, regular security audits, and secure data storage practices could have prevented this breach.
What have we learned from this data breach?
The importance of secure data storage, access control, and heightened vigilance to protect sensitive patient information.
Summary of Coverage
The breach involved unauthorized access to patient files stored in external facilities, prompting a serious investigation by the Data Protection Commission.