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South Korea·Other·Announced by the organization or a regulator

Hanaro Medical Foundation data breach (Mar 2021)

Hanaro Medical Foundation (South Korea) disclosed a data breach on Mar 10, 2021 affecting 1,147 records, involving national ID numbers or documents. It was caused by a misconfigured system or a handling error. The fine was ₩16.9 million. No compensation has been announced.

What happened

Hanaro Medical Foundation sent health checkup recipients' personal data, including resident registration numbers, to an outside agency. The data sat in an Excel file's hidden area unnoticed. KISA notified the foundation.

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Facts on record

Country
South Korea
Industry
Other
Announced
Mar 10, 2021
Affected
1,147 records
Data exposed
National ID numbers or documents
Status
Announced by the organization or a regulator
Compensation and penalties
A fine or other penalty on record

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