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Medical data lost in laptop theft



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Published Date: 15 February 2008
A LAPTOP containing the medical records of more than 5,000 patients has been stolen from a hospital.
The computer was taken from Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley, West Midlands, on 8 January. Officials said the laptop and database were protected by passwords.

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  • Last Updated: 14 February 2008 9:52 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Scott Webb*,

15/02/2008 03:34:37
Store the data on a Large Password secured Pen drive on a Keychain.......How Hard?
Nothing is foolproof....but come on :)
2

Evia,

15/02/2008 17:52:21
#1 Scott Webb

I agree.

The data shouldn't have been where it could be stolen. anyone who knows how, can get into the laptop eventually.

 

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