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Major Health Data Breach Hits Partnered Health | Australia News
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A major data breach has hit Australia’s largest clinic operator, Partnered Health, with hackers stealing personal and sensitive health records from 16 clinics across Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast — plus five more under investigation. The stolen data includes names, addresses, Medicare details, insurance info, and even doctor’s notes and test results. The company is working with authorities to contain the damage, seeking court orders to stop leaks and warning patients to guard against scams using their medical info. Services Australia is also involved to monitor Medicare data — a sobering reminder of how vulnerable our health records are in the digital age.
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