Health
‘Unforgivable’: The privacy breach that exposed sensitive details of WA’s virus fight – WAtoday
Technology expert Trevor Long said he was stunned to see highly-sensitive medical details “flying around” on an unsecured network.
“This is an extraordinary and unacceptable breach of privacy and questions the integrity of the coronavirus response in WA,” he said.
“This needs to be remedied immediately and an inquiry held.”
More than 400 webpages many communications and messages between health officials and doctors were posted to the website.
They include details of people in quarantine and how their cases are being managed. The website includes phone numbers and addresses.
“The fact that this is even happening, and pre…
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