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Medical records and personal details stolen in GP network cyber attack

Abc.Au • July 15, 2026

A network of GP clinics across the country has been hit in a cyber attack, with sensitive medical records and personal information stolen.

Partnered Health, which operates over 50 general practice and skin cancer clinics, has identified more than a dozen locations where it fears patient information has been taken.

The company says it is working with government cyber agencies and has sought legal orders to protect the information stolen.

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Major Cyberattack Exposes Patient Data in Australian Healthcare Network On June 23, 2026, Partnered Health, a major Australian healthcare provider, suffered a cyberattack that compromised sensitive patient data across 21 clinics. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal information, including names, addresses, Medicare numbers, and medical records. The attack has raised concerns about the security of healthcare data, as the stolen information could be sold on the dark web. Partnered Health has reported the incident to law enforcement and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach. The company has also sought an interim injunction from the Supreme Court of New South Wales to prevent the publication of the stolen data. Patients were notified of the breach over three weeks after the attack was identified, leading to criticism over the delay in communication. The full extent of the data compromised is still under investigation. 109 sources 70

Medical records and personal details stolen in GP network cyber attack

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