Pharmacy scrambles to scrub internet of patients' private messages (opens original article in a new tab)

A Wellington pharmacy removed private patient messages from the internet following a website error that exposed them publicly, affecting 29 patients.

• A Wellington pharmacy scrubbed sensitive patient messages from the internet after a website error made them public.
• The breach affected 29 patients with messages from early June to 22 June, including full names and contact details.
• The pharmacy emphasized it was not a database breach like the Manage My Health cyberhack and is cooperating with authorities.