The ransomware-hit Waikato DHB must notify patients whose information has been shared on the dark web, Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says. And Edwards says potential victims should take steps to prevent identity theft - including requesting a free freeze on their credit rating. Waikato DHB respondsIn a statement, the Waikato DHB said, "Last month's ransomware attack saw some information stolen from Waikato DHB. "The DHB has been working closely with the Privacy Commissioner to ensure that we meet our obligations and appropriate action has been taken. "We are working alongside specialist legal privacy experts and the Privacy Commissioner to ensure we meet all our obligations to directly notify both patients and staff whose data may have been affected.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 30, 2021 02:17 UTC