Pharmacy scrambles to scrub internet of patients' private messages
A Wellington pharmacy, Unichem Petone, has addressed a data leak that exposed private patient messages on the internet due to a system error. The pharmacy owner confirmed the issue has been rectified and is working to contact the 29 affected individuals.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in small business digital infrastructure and the critical importance of protecting sensitive health data.
A Wellington pharmacy at the centre of a data leak says sensitive patient information has now been scrubbed from the internet.
The report is a factual account of a data breach and the pharmacy's response, maintaining a neutral tone.
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