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UK ICO Fines NHS Supplier Medical Records Breach

The UK data protection watchdog has fined NHS software supplier Advanced Computer Software Group £6m following a ransomware attack that exposed the personal information of 82,946 people. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found serious failings in Advanced’s approach to information security. The breach had disrupted some health services, in addition to compromising individuals’ medical records and home entry details. The fine is provisional and may change following representations from Advanced.

Source: www.silicon.co.uk –

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