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Healthcare Breach Exposes 20 Million Patient Records

A recent healthcare breach has put 20 million patient records at risk, highlighting the vulnerabilities that can arise during cloud migrations - especially when sensitive data is left exposed on servers. Even with the best intentions, a single misstep can leave patients' personal and medical information in the wrong hands.

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Healthcare worker standing near medical equipment with blurred records in foreground.

UK Watchdog Cautions Healthcare Worker Over Royal's Medical Records Breach

When trust in healthcare settings is broken and personal info is mishandled, swift action is taken - as seen in the ICO's recent decision to issue a formal caution to a former healthcare professional for misusing sensitive patient data. The watchdog is clear: people's personal info must be safe from exploitation.

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