Channelnewsasia Data Breach Exposes 140,000 Migrant Workers' Records at Fullerton Health
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- •140,000 migrant workers' records compromised in Fullerton Health data breach.
- •No health or financial data was exposed; personal information was affected.
- •Fullerton Health has isolated the affected server and is implementing new security measures.
Fullerton Health reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its Migrant Worker Primary Care Plan, with 140,000 records compromised. The breach, discovered on October 31, involved unauthorized access to a server, exposing personal data such as names, foreign identification numbers, dates of birth, mobile numbers, email addresses, and residential addresses. However, no health or financial information was compromised. Fullerton Health has isolated the affected server and is building a new one with enhanced security measures. Notifications have been sent to affected workers, and the Ministry of Manpower is also involved in alerting them through its mobile application. The healthcare provider is cooperating with authorities, including the Personal Data Protection Commission and police, as investigations continue.
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