Around 500,000 medical records of U.S.-based patients from Fresenius Medical Care have been stolen from a data warehouse. The theft was identified by Fresenius subsidiary Cardiovascular Consultants in September, after which the company engaged a forensic firm to investigate. The investigation revealed that encrypted data was accessed and stolen.
The stolen data comprises information from patients, former patients, guarantors, and about 200 staff members. Despite the breach, Fresenius does not anticipate any impact on its financial status or operations.
Key takeaways:
Around 500,000 medical records from Fresenius Medical Care U.S.-based patients have been stolen from a data warehouse.
The data breach was identified by Fresenius subsidiary Cardiovascular Consultants in September.
The stolen data included information from patients, former patients, guarantors and about 200 staff.
Fresenius doesn't believe the incident will affect its finances or operations.
