Allendale long term care reports data breach
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A cybersecurity incident at Allendale long-term care home in Milton has exposed electronic health records dating back to 2005. The breach originated from a third-party software compromise in June 2024. Initially reported as a security incident, unauthorized access was confirmed in September 2024.
Exposed data includes:
- Names
- Health information
- Health card numbers
- Electronic health records from 2005 to July 2024
The number of affected individuals is not disclosed. Halton Region has engaged a security expert to assess the incident scope and monitor for data misuse. They are working with the vendor to strengthen security measures and review internal protocols.
No information about financial impact or stolen data value is publicly available.
