In the data breach notification submitted to the Personal Data Protection Board by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, which acts as the data controller, it is stated in summary that;
- As a result of a cyber attack on the data controller, it was determined that cyber criminals gained access to the systems between 26-31 January 2024,
- It was determined that personal data relating to approximately 791,784 individuals worldwide was leaked, including patients and their families, current and former Lurie Children’s team members and family members, and current and former contractors.
- The data affected varies from person to person and may include contact information, identification information, or information related to a patient's health or medical care.
- There is no clear information on the number of persons affected by the breach in Turkey,
- Detailed information about the breach can be found by visiting the Lurie Children’s website at “https://www.luriechildrens.org” and clicking the “Cybersecurity Matter” link at the top of the page.
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Although the investigation regarding the issue is ongoing, it has been decided by the Personal Data Protection Board's decision dated 10.07.2024 and numbered 2024/1291 that the data breach notification in question will be announced on the Institution's website.
Source of New: KVKK Public Announcement (Notification of Data Breach)
