Possible data breach being investigated at Galway hospital after patients receive scam letter

A number of patients had raised concerns after receiving a letter in the post from an organisation calling itself the Anglo American Lottery.

Possible data breach being investigated at Galway hospital after patients receive scam letter
Thu, 04 Apr, 2019 - 18:45
Marita Moloney

Healthcare group Saolta is investigating a possible data breach at University Hospital Galway.

A number of patients had raised concerns after receiving a letter in the post from an organisation calling itself The Anglo American Lottery.

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