PhilHealth admits data of some members compromised in cyber attack.
PhilHealth, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, recently admitted that the personal data of some of its members was compromised in a cyber attack. The agency has been working with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate the incident.
The agency has yet to provide details of what data was compromised in the attack, though PhilHealth has confirmed that the data includes members’ names, addresses, contact numbers, and medical records.
The NPC has already ordered PhilHealth to take immediate steps to protect its systems and ensure the safety of its members’ data. The agency has also been asked to inform affected members of the incident and provide them with the necessary assistance in order to mitigate any potential damage that may have been caused by the attack.
It is unclear at this time who is responsible for the attack, though PhilHealth is currently working with the PNP to investigate the incident. It is also unclear if any members’ financial information was compromised in the attack.
It is clear that this attack is a serious breach of security and a violation of the privacy of PhilHealth members. It is essential that the agency take the necessary steps to protect its members’ data and ensure that it does not happen again. We urge PhilHealth to take all possible precautions to protect its members and their data from any future incidents.