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NHS admits data breach by sending patient data via pagers
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NHS admits data breach by sending patient data via pagers
malware.news · 60d ago · August 14th, 2026
STILL, NHS? Martin Bagot reports: The NHS has admitted a data breach by sending patients’ personal information over pager devices. A BBC investigation found sensitive medical data of transplant patients was routinely sent over an unencrypted pager network. The information included the names, dates of birth and types of organs being offered or needed. The small battery… Source Article Link: https://databreaches.net/2026/08/14/nhs-admits-data-breach-by-sending-patient-data-via-pagers/