A huge therapy data hack has highlighted the vulnerability of patient data, having accessed records from multiple healthcare providers in a single breach. Consequences of the incident are predicted to range from patient stress, to reluctance in sharing sensitive information, and possible exploitation of compromised information. The breach highlights the need for improved security protocols, advanced technological safeguards, and a balance between access to patient information and robust security.

NHS suppliers required to meet robust measures under Cyber Bill
The UK government has released its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill plans, seeking to bolster public service cyber defences, especially for the NHS. The legislation,