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Health Data Leak Affects 180,000 Patients Across 17 Hospitals

Korea Social Security Information Service (SSIS)

Insiders leaked sensitive patient records to pharmaceutical companies via unauthorized downloads.

An investigation by the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) revealed a massive data leak involving 180,000 patient records. Employees across 17 major hospitals utilized unauthorized USB drives and personal emails to exfiltrate patient data, which was then sold to pharmaceutical firms for marketing purposes. This led to a significant overhaul of hospital data access policies.

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#healthcare#leak#insider threat#privacy

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Health Data Leak Affects 180,000 Patients Across 17 Hospitals - Korea Cyber Monitor